Estonia carbon profile

Estonia emits roughly 8.3 Mt of CO₂ per year — about 0.02% of global emissions, ranking #102 worldwide. At 6.1 tonnes per person (#35 per capita), its footprint is above the global average of ~4.7 t.

Emissions have fallen sharply over the past five years (-32%) and fallen sharply over the decade (-56%). The sustained downward trajectory suggests structural decarbonization rather than a one-off dip.

Renewables supply about 60% of electricity. The energy transition is well underway, but fossil generation still sets the emissions baseline.

If the current pace holds, Estonia could cut another ~32% by 2030. Maintaining clean growth while industrializing is the key challenge.