Finland carbon profile

Finland emits roughly 30 Mt of CO₂ per year — about 0.08% of global emissions, ranking #73 worldwide. At 5.3 tonnes per person (#40 per capita), its footprint is above the global average of ~4.7 t.

Emissions have fallen sharply over the past five years (-30%) and fallen sharply over the decade (-38%). The sustained downward trajectory suggests structural decarbonization rather than a one-off dip.

Renewables supply about 56% of electricity. The energy transition is well underway, but fossil generation still sets the emissions baseline.

If the current pace holds, Finland could cut another ~30% by 2030. Maintaining clean growth while industrializing is the key challenge.