Estonia carbon profile

Estonia emits roughly 10 Mt of CO₂ per year — about 0.03% of global emissions, ranking #98 worldwide. At 7.6 tonnes per person (#24 per capita), its footprint is above the global average of ~4.7 t.

Emissions have fallen sharply over the past five years (-35%) and fallen sharply over the decade (-50%). The sustained downward trajectory suggests structural decarbonization rather than a one-off dip.

Renewables supply about 35% 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 ~35% by 2030. Maintaining clean growth while industrializing is the key challenge.