Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Finland
Finland: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 96,484 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
96,484
Change on year
down 56.2%
World rank
145th
of 248 countries
All-time high
384,013
in 2003
All-time low
47,155
in 2014
Years of data
24
2003–2026
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Finland, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2026, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Finland stood at 96,484.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 56.2% on the previous year and up 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Finland peaked at 384,013 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 47,155, in 2014.
That places Finland 145th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Finland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 384,013 | — |
| 2004 | 69,966 | -81.8% |
| 2005 | 202,166 | +188.9% |
| 2006 | 268,293 | +32.7% |
| 2007 | 139,424 | -48.0% |
| 2008 | 92,957 | -33.3% |
| 2009 | 128,554 | +38.3% |
| 2010 | 78,032 | -39.3% |
| 2011 | 185,707 | +138.0% |
| 2012 | 220,263 | +18.6% |
| 2013 | 227,046 | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 47,155 | -79.2% |
| 2015 | 52,574 | +11.5% |
| 2016 | 94,536 | +79.8% |
| 2017 | 163,677 | +73.1% |
| 2018 | 317,201 | +93.8% |
| 2019 | 202,222 | -36.2% |
| 2020 | 67,832 | -66.5% |
| 2021 | 172,728 | +154.6% |
| 2022 | 130,423 | -24.5% |
| 2023 | 98,765 | -24.3% |
| 2024 | 142,054 | +43.8% |
| 2025 | 220,397 | +55.2% |
| 2026 | 96,484 | -56.2% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 96,484 is above the median for high income countries, which is 44,368, 2.2× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Finland's 96,484 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 123,840, 78% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 183,625 | 69,966 | 384,013 | 7 |
| 2010s | 158,841 | 47,155 | 317,201 | 10 |
| 2020s | 132,669 | 67,832 | 220,397 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More climate change data for Finland
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 146.49 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,084 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 626.14 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,457 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.36 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 87.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,068 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,062 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 6.16 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 4.01 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Finland?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Finland was 96,484 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 384,013 in 2003.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 47,155 in 2014.
- How does Finland rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Finland ranks 145th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual carbon dioxide emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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