Nitrous oxide emissions by sector in Estonia
Estonia: Nitrous oxide emissions by sector was 1.43 million tonnes in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
1.43 million tonnes
Change on year
down 3.4%
World rank
116th
of 193 countries
All-time high
1.81 million tonnes
in 1990
All-time low
1.19 million tonnes
in 1996
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Nitrous oxide emissions by sector in Estonia, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Estonia recorded 1.43 million tonnes for nitrous oxide emissions by sector in 2023.
The figure is down 3.4% on the previous year and up 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nitrous oxide emissions by sector in Estonia peaked at 1.81 million tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1.19 million tonnes, in 1996.
Estonia ranks 116th of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Nitrous oxide emissions by sector in Estonia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.81 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 1.70 million tonnes | -6.1% |
| 1992 | 1.52 million tonnes | -10.6% |
| 1993 | 1.40 million tonnes | -7.9% |
| 1994 | 1.28 million tonnes | -8.6% |
| 1995 | 1.23 million tonnes | -3.9% |
| 1996 | 1.19 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1997 | 1.19 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 1.23 million tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 1.25 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 1.28 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 1.25 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 2002 | 1.25 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 1.28 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 1.30 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 1.29 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 1.30 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 1.33 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 1.39 million tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 1.34 million tonnes | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 1.35 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 1.37 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 1.41 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 1.42 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 1.44 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 1.47 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 1.41 million tonnes | -4.1% |
| 2017 | 1.44 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 1.43 million tonnes | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 1.48 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 1.48 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 1.49 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 1.48 million tonnes | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 1.43 million tonnes | -3.4% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 1.43 million tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.79 million tonnes, 80% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 1.43 million tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.65 million tonnes, 54% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.38 million tonnes | 1.19 million tonnes | 1.81 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.30 million tonnes | 1.25 million tonnes | 1.39 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.42 million tonnes | 1.35 million tonnes | 1.48 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.47 million tonnes | 1.43 million tonnes | 1.49 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
- 113 Papua New Guinea 1.49 million tonnes compare
- 114 Switzerland 1.47 million tonnes compare
- 115 Eritrea 1.46 million tonnes compare
- 117 Sri Lanka 1.39 million tonnes compare
- 118 North Korea 1.28 million tonnes compare
- 119 Rwanda 1.25 million 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 nitrous oxide emissions by sector in Estonia?
- Nitrous oxide emissions by sector in Estonia was 1.43 million tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest nitrous oxide emissions by sector recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.81 million tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest nitrous oxide emissions by sector recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.19 million tonnes in 1996.
- How does Estonia rank for nitrous oxide emissions by sector?
- Estonia ranks 116th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is nitrous oxide emissions by sector rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Nitrous oxide emissions by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.