Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Estonia
Estonia: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 6.33 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 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
In 2026, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Estonia stood at 6.33 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 78.7% on the previous year and down 67.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Estonia peaked at 692.54 tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 4.09 tonnes, in 2012.
Estonia ranks 180th 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 | 344.24 tonnes | 11.25 tonnes | 692.54 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 39.37 tonnes | 4.09 tonnes | 152.59 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.26 tonnes | 6.33 tonnes | 50.85 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
- 178 Saint Lucia 7.6 tonnes compare
- 179 Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba 6.78 tonnes compare
- 181 Falkland Islands 4.32 tonnes compare
- 182 Curacao 3.69 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 pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Estonia?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Estonia was 6.33 tonnes in 2026, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 692.54 tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.09 tonnes in 2012.
- How does Estonia rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Estonia ranks 180th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.2%. 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 PM2.5 emissions from wildfires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
PM2.5 emissions represent the quantity of fine particulate matter (diameter less than 2.5 micrometers) released by wildfires, in tonnes. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 07 August 2026.