Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Estonia
Estonia: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 803.1 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Estonia, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Estonia is 803.1 tonnes, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of down 82.2% on the previous year and down 68.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Estonia peaked at 96,218 tonnes in 2006 and was at its lowest, 500.34 tonnes, in 2012.
Estonia ranks 183rd of 248 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Estonia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 94,014 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 60,300 tonnes | -35.9% |
| 2005 | 6,221 tonnes | -89.7% |
| 2006 | 96,218 tonnes | +1446.8% |
| 2007 | 15,254 tonnes | -84.1% |
| 2008 | 86,721 tonnes | +468.5% |
| 2009 | 1,376 tonnes | -98.4% |
| 2010 | 2,460 tonnes | +78.9% |
| 2011 | 6,345 tonnes | +157.9% |
| 2012 | 500.34 tonnes | -92.1% |
| 2013 | 3,252 tonnes | +549.9% |
| 2014 | 4,214 tonnes | +29.6% |
| 2015 | 7,402 tonnes | +75.7% |
| 2016 | 2,559 tonnes | -65.4% |
| 2017 | 1,854 tonnes | -27.6% |
| 2018 | 23,128 tonnes | +1147.5% |
| 2019 | 10,835 tonnes | -53.2% |
| 2020 | 7,026 tonnes | -35.2% |
| 2021 | 5,044 tonnes | -28.2% |
| 2022 | 2,078 tonnes | -58.8% |
| 2023 | 6,889 tonnes | +231.5% |
| 2024 | 4,558 tonnes | -33.8% |
| 2025 | 4,507 tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2026 | 803.1 tonnes | -82.2% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 803.1 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 41,059 tonnes, 2% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 803.1 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 120,250 tonnes, 1% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Estonia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +1446.8% | 6,221 tonnes | 96,218 tonnes |
| 2018 | +1147.5% | 1,854 tonnes | 23,128 tonnes |
| 2013 | +549.9% | 500.34 tonnes | 3,252 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 51,443 tonnes | 1,376 tonnes | 96,218 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 6,255 tonnes | 500.34 tonnes | 23,128 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,415 tonnes | 803.1 tonnes | 7,026 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
- 180 Falkland Islands 1,438 tonnes compare
- 181 Saint Lucia 1,366 tonnes compare
- 182 Curacao 1,231 tonnes compare
- 184 Hong Kong 600.56 tonnes compare
- 185 Luxembourg 297.44 tonnes compare
- 186 Isle of Man 25.56 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Estonia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 22.20 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 871.8 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 170.85 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 700.96 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.6447 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 25.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 178.32 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 175.54 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.79 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.6624 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Estonia?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Estonia was 803.1 tonnes in 2026, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 96,218 tonnes in 2006.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 500.34 tonnes in 2012.
- How does Estonia rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Estonia ranks 183rd out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Carbon dioxide released by wildfires in tonnes. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 18 September 2026.