Share of persons affected by traffic noise

Both during the day and at night, the proportion of people exposed to road traffic noise in their homes that exceeds the statutory limit is around 7%. Far fewer people are affected by excessive railway or aircraft noise. The share of people exposed to noise from these modes of transport is significantly higher at night than during the day, unlike with road traffic noise.

Details

Observation period
2021
Periodicity
Irregular
Spatial division
Switzerland
Published by
Federal Office for the Environment
Source(s)
Federal Office for the Environment
FSO number
ta-e-11.06.02.100
Copyright
Federal Statistical Office (Opens in new tab or window)
Terms of Use
OPEN-BY
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Article type:
Table
Published on:
19.10.2026
Topic:
Mobility and transport

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