Switzerland consumption biocapacity per person

Switzerland consumes far more ecological resources than its land can supply

4.6 vs 1.0 global ha/person

An ecological-footprint estimate for 2016 put Swiss consumption at about 4.6 global hectares per person, compared with roughly 1.0 global hectare of domestic biocapacity. The comparison suggests that Switzerland depends heavily on ecological resources and services beyond its borders. These figures are accounting estimates, not literal hectares physically occupied by each resident.

Aluminum is far more common in Earth's crust

Aluminum makes up 8.23% of Earth's crust by mass, but only 1.59% of Earth as a whole. Its strong attraction to oxygen keeps much of it bound in oxygen-rich minerals in the crust.

Mauritius’s sea zone far exceeds its land area

~1,000×

Mauritius has 2,040 square kilometres of land and a maritime zone of about 2 million square kilometres—nearly 1,000 times its land area.

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Switzerland consumption biocapacity per person

Switzerland consumes far more ecological resources than its land can supply

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