Net Forest conversion — Net emissions/removals (CO2) (Forest land) in Estonia
Estonia: Net Forest conversion — Net emissions/removals (CO2) (Forest land) was 278.5 kt in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Net Forest conversion — Net emissions/removals (CO2) (Forest land) in Estonia, 1992–2022
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
In 2022, net forest conversion — net emissions/removals (co2) (forest land) in Estonia stood at 278.5 kt.
That represents a change of down 18.4% on the previous year and down 13.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net forest conversion — net emissions/removals (co2) (forest land) in Estonia peaked at 464.01 kt in 2019 and was at its lowest, 3.25 kt, in 1992.
That places Estonia 38th out of 57 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net Forest conversion — Net emissions/removals (CO2) (Forest land) in Estonia, year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3.25 kt | — |
| 1993 | 6.64 kt | +104.4% |
| 1994 | 14.66 kt | +120.6% |
| 1995 | 20.21 kt | +37.9% |
| 1996 | 24.35 kt | +20.5% |
| 1997 | 25.27 kt | +3.8% |
| 1998 | 30.7 kt | +21.5% |
| 1999 | 27.33 kt | -11.0% |
| 2000 | 28.03 kt | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 53.01 kt | +89.1% |
| 2002 | 80.1 kt | +51.1% |
| 2003 | 137.89 kt | +72.2% |
| 2004 | 180.54 kt | +30.9% |
| 2005 | 240.96 kt | +33.5% |
| 2006 | 347.74 kt | +44.3% |
| 2007 | 374.44 kt | +7.7% |
| 2008 | 373.54 kt | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 372.93 kt | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 349.05 kt | -6.4% |
| 2011 | 300.13 kt | -14.0% |
| 2012 | 321.05 kt | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 309.26 kt | -3.7% |
| 2014 | 335.39 kt | +8.5% |
| 2015 | 358.15 kt | +6.8% |
| 2016 | 418.28 kt | +16.8% |
| 2017 | 433.77 kt | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 460.93 kt | +6.3% |
| 2019 | 464.01 kt | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 440.63 kt | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 341.45 kt | -22.5% |
| 2022 | 278.5 kt | -18.4% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 278.5 kt is below the median for high income countries, which is 619.57 kt, 45% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 278.5 kt is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 258.35 kt, 1.1× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19.05 kt | 3.25 kt | 30.7 kt | 8 |
| 2000s | 218.92 kt | 28.03 kt | 374.44 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 375 kt | 300.13 kt | 464.01 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 353.53 kt | 278.5 kt | 440.63 kt | 3 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
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 net forest conversion — net emissions/removals (co2) (forest land) in Estonia?
- Net forest conversion — net emissions/removals (co2) (forest land) in Estonia was 278.5 kt in 2022, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest net forest conversion — net emissions/removals (co2) (forest land) recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 464.01 kt in 2019.
- What is the lowest net forest conversion — net emissions/removals (co2) (forest land) recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.25 kt in 1992.
- How does Estonia rank for net forest conversion — net emissions/removals (co2) (forest land)?
- Estonia ranks 38th out of 57 countries with data for 2022.
- Is net forest conversion — net emissions/removals (co2) (forest land) rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Net Forest conversion — Net emissions/removals (CO2) (Forest land) — UNFCCC. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions from Forests consists of CO2 emissions and removals corresponding to forest carbon stock changes (aboveground and belowground living biomass). Estimates are computed following the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (IPCC, 2006).