Finland carbon profile

Finland emits roughly 36 Mt of CO₂ per year — about 0.10% of global emissions, ranking #67 worldwide. At 6.5 tonnes per person (#33 per capita), its footprint is above the global average of ~4.7 t.

Emissions have fallen sharply over the past five years (-22%) and fallen sharply over the decade (-30%). The sustained downward trajectory suggests structural decarbonization rather than a one-off dip.

Renewables supply about 55% 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 ~22% by 2030. Maintaining clean growth while industrializing is the key challenge.