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.
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 Saint Lucia 1,366 tonnes compare
- 181 Curacao 1,231 tonnes compare
- 182 Djibouti 1,037 tonnes compare
- 184 Hong Kong 600.56 tonnes compare
- 186 Isle of Man 25.56 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Estonia
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.0% (2100)
- Population growth -0.4% (2025)
- Population, total 1.37 million (2025)
- Urban population growth -0.4% (2025)
- Urban population 966,383 (2025)
- Urban population 70.7% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 6.11 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 1.67 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 6.11 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 6.11 tonnes per person (2024)
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 07 August 2026.