Indicator air

Volatile organic compounds emissions

Volatile organic compounds (NMVOCs) - other than methane and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) - are formed by the evaporation or incomplete combustion of solvents, thermal and motor fuels. The main sources of volatile organic compounds are trade, industry and road traffic. The compounds range from non-toxic to highly toxic and carcinogenic (e.g. benzene). Volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides are the most important precursors of photo-oxidants (ozone/summer smog).

NMVOC emissions 2022: 72.9 NMVOC emissions 2021: 73.4 NMVOC emissions 2020: 72.8 NMVOC emissions 2019: 75.1 NMVOC emissions 2018: 76 NMVOC emissions 2017: 77.3 NMVOC emissions 2016: 78.4 NMVOC emissions 2015: 81 NMVOC emissions 2014: 84.4 NMVOC emissions 2013: 88.2 NMVOC emissions 2012: 90.9 NMVOC emissions 2011: 94 NMVOC emissions 2010: 98.3 NMVOC emissions 2009: 102 NMVOC emissions 2008: 105 NMVOC emissions 2007: 107 NMVOC emissions 2006: 110 NMVOC emissions 2005: 113 NMVOC emissions 2004: 117 NMVOC emissions 2003: 126 NMVOC emissions 2002: 135 NMVOC emissions 2001: 146 NMVOC emissions 2000: 154 NMVOC emissions 1999: 164 NMVOC emissions 1998: 172 NMVOC emissions 1997: 183 NMVOC emissions 1996: 196 NMVOC emissions 1995: 207 NMVOC emissions 1994: 221 NMVOC emissions 1993: 236 NMVOC emissions 1992: 257 NMVOC emissions 1991: 281 NMVOC emissions 1990: 297

Data for the graph: Excel
Source: FOEN
Method

Emissions are determined by multiplying the annual human activity rates by pollutant-specific emission factors. Data are gathered by means of surveys, modelling and calculations.

 
Last updated on: 29.02.2024

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