What is per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Estonia?

Per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Estonia was 2.26 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type recorded in Estonia?

The highest recorded value was 7.41 tonnes per person in 1983.

What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type recorded in Estonia?

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes per person in 1830.

How does Estonia rank for per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type?

Estonia ranks 81st out of 213 countries with data for 2024.

Is per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type rising or falling in Estonia?

Over the last ten years it is down 8.1%. 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); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type in Estonia

Name: Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type in Estonia
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Estonia: Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type was 2.26 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

2.26 tonnes per person

Change on year

down 1.4%

World rank

81st

of 213 countries

All-time high

7.41 tonnes per person

in 1983

All-time low

0 tonnes per person

in 1830

Years of data

173

1830–2024

Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type in Estonia, 1830–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes per person.

Analysis

The most recent figure for per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Estonia is 2.26 tonnes per person, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 1.4% on the previous year and down 8.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Estonia peaked at 7.41 tonnes per person in 1983 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes per person, in 1830.

That places Estonia 81st out of 213 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	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	4
1850s	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	0 tonnes per person	4
1860s	0.0003 tonnes per person	0.0001 tonnes per person	0.0007 tonnes per person	10
1870s	0.0043 tonnes per person	0.0005 tonnes per person	0.0115 tonnes per person	10
1880s	0.0352 tonnes per person	0.0129 tonnes per person	0.0578 tonnes per person	10
1890s	0.1137 tonnes per person	0.0687 tonnes per person	0.1604 tonnes per person	10
1900s	0.1627 tonnes per person	0.1216 tonnes per person	0.2117 tonnes per person	10
1910s	0.1287 tonnes per person	0.0591 tonnes per person	0.1607 tonnes per person	10
1920s	0.0975 tonnes per person	0.0618 tonnes per person	0.154 tonnes per person	10
1930s	0.3849 tonnes per person	0.3008 tonnes per person	0.4643 tonnes per person	10
1940s	0.4529 tonnes per person	0.288 tonnes per person	0.5989 tonnes per person	10
1950s	1.01 tonnes per person	0.5909 tonnes per person	1.62 tonnes per person	10
1960s	2.81 tonnes per person	1.79 tonnes per person	3.9 tonnes per person	10
1970s	5.66 tonnes per person	4.15 tonnes per person	6.91 tonnes per person	10
1980s	6.95 tonnes per person	6.19 tonnes per person	7.41 tonnes per person	10
1990s	3.28 tonnes per person	2.36 tonnes per person	5.82 tonnes per person	10
2000s	2.3 tonnes per person	1.94 tonnes per person	2.47 tonnes per person	10
2010s	2.48 tonnes per person	2.29 tonnes per person	2.61 tonnes per person	10
2020s	2.27 tonnes per person	2.2 tonnes per person	2.32 tonnes per person	5

Countries ranked near Estonia

78 United Kingdom 2.31 tonnes per person compare
79 Czechia 2.27 tonnes per person compare
82 Jamaica 2.24 tonnes per person compare
83 Latvia 2.23 tonnes per person compare
84 Malaysia 2.22 tonnes per person compare

See the full ranking of 213 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 per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Estonia?: Per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type in Estonia was 2.26 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type recorded in Estonia?: The highest recorded value was 7.41 tonnes per person in 1983.
What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type recorded in Estonia?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes per person in 1830.
How does Estonia rank for per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type?: Estonia ranks 81st out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
Is per capita co₂ emissions by fuel type rising or falling in Estonia?: Over the last ten years it is down 8.1%. 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); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Per capita CO₂ emissions by fuel type
Unit: tonnes per person
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 213 places, 21,415 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from oil, measured in tonnes per person.