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.
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Estonia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 620.27 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 380.08 tonnes | -38.7% |
| 2005 | 27.69 tonnes | -92.7% |
| 2006 | 631.28 tonnes | +2179.8% |
| 2007 | 46.58 tonnes | -92.6% |
| 2008 | 692.54 tonnes | +1386.8% |
| 2009 | 11.25 tonnes | -98.4% |
| 2010 | 12.53 tonnes | +11.4% |
| 2011 | 35.22 tonnes | +181.1% |
| 2012 | 4.09 tonnes | -88.4% |
| 2013 | 16.62 tonnes | +306.4% |
| 2014 | 22.08 tonnes | +32.9% |
| 2015 | 37.72 tonnes | +70.8% |
| 2016 | 19.31 tonnes | -48.8% |
| 2017 | 12.38 tonnes | -35.9% |
| 2018 | 152.59 tonnes | +1132.6% |
| 2019 | 81.13 tonnes | -46.8% |
| 2020 | 50.85 tonnes | -37.3% |
| 2021 | 36.1 tonnes | -29.0% |
| 2022 | 14.53 tonnes | -59.8% |
| 2023 | 47.22 tonnes | +225.0% |
| 2024 | 20.03 tonnes | -57.6% |
| 2025 | 29.76 tonnes | +48.6% |
| 2026 | 6.33 tonnes | -78.7% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 6.33 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 221.26 tonnes, 3% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 6.33 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 687.39 tonnes, 1% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual PM2.5 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 | +2179.8% | 27.69 tonnes | 631.28 tonnes |
| 2008 | +1386.8% | 46.58 tonnes | 692.54 tonnes |
| 2018 | +1132.6% | 12.38 tonnes | 152.59 tonnes |
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
- 177 Singapore 10.31 tonnes compare
- 178 Saint Lucia 7.6 tonnes compare
- 179 Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba 6.78 tonnes compare
- 181 Djibouti 5.39 tonnes compare
- 182 Falkland Islands 4.32 tonnes compare
- 183 Curacao 3.69 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 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 18 September 2026.