What is annual co₂ emissions from coal in Estonia?

Annual co₂ emissions from coal in Estonia was 4.55 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Estonia?

The highest recorded value was 26.25 million tonnes in 1989.

What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Estonia?

The lowest recorded value was 148 tonnes in 1832.

How does Estonia rank for annual co₂ emissions from coal?

Estonia ranks 60th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.

Is annual co₂ emissions from coal rising or falling in Estonia?

Over the last ten years it is down 67.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Estonia data come from?

The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Estonia

Name: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Estonia
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Estonia: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal was 4.55 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

4.55 million tonnes

Change on year

down 8.6%

World rank

60th

of 179 countries

All-time high

26.25 million tonnes

in 1989

All-time low

148 tonnes

in 1832

Years of data

173

1830–2024

Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Estonia, 1830–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions from coal in Estonia is 4.55 million tonnes, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 8.6% on the previous year and down 67.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from coal in Estonia peaked at 26.25 million tonnes in 1989 and was at its lowest, 148 tonnes, in 1832.

That places Estonia 60th out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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
1830s	185 tonnes	148 tonnes	222 tonnes	4
1850s	3,665 tonnes	1,145 tonnes	5,170 tonnes	4
1860s	16,987 tonnes	6,778 tonnes	35,553 tonnes	10
1870s	71,683 tonnes	38,618 tonnes	112,693 tonnes	10
1880s	162,679 tonnes	132,534 tonnes	198,400 tonnes	10
1890s	335,025 tonnes	220,130 tonnes	530,777 tonnes	10
1900s	677,370 tonnes	576,055 tonnes	847,077 tonnes	10
1910s	802,099 tonnes	260,099 tonnes	1.11 million tonnes	10
1920s	550,526 tonnes	240,609 tonnes	989,308 tonnes	10
1930s	2.55 million tonnes	1.24 million tonnes	3.56 million tonnes	10
1940s	3.70 million tonnes	1.76 million tonnes	5.53 million tonnes	10
1950s	8.88 million tonnes	6.16 million tonnes	11.87 million tonnes	10
1960s	14.33 million tonnes	12.17 million tonnes	16.48 million tonnes	10
1970s	19.97 million tonnes	17.31 million tonnes	22.03 million tonnes	10
1980s	24.09 million tonnes	21.77 million tonnes	26.25 million tonnes	10
1990s	15.45 million tonnes	10.92 million tonnes	24.43 million tonnes	10
2000s	11.55 million tonnes	10.02 million tonnes	14.26 million tonnes	10
2010s	12.84 million tonnes	7.78 million tonnes	14.53 million tonnes	10
2020s	5.87 million tonnes	4.55 million tonnes	8.09 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Estonia

57 New Zealand 5.87 million tonnes compare
58 Kyrgyzstan 5.67 million tonnes compare
59 Greece 4.82 million tonnes compare
61 Tajikistan 4.38 million tonnes compare
62 Botswana 4.36 million tonnes compare
63 United Arab Emirates 4.32 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

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)

All data for Estonia →

Frequently asked questions

What is annual co₂ emissions from coal in Estonia?: Annual co₂ emissions from coal in Estonia was 4.55 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Estonia?: The highest recorded value was 26.25 million tonnes in 1989.
What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Estonia?: The lowest recorded value was 148 tonnes in 1832.
How does Estonia rank for annual co₂ emissions from coal?: Estonia ranks 60th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual co₂ emissions from coal rising or falling in Estonia?: Over the last ten years it is down 67.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Estonia data come from?: The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal
Unit: tonnes
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 179 places, 18,115 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from coal, measured in tonnes.