Air pollutants by source sector in Estonia
Estonia: Air pollutants by source sector was 2,790 Tonne in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2,790 Tonne
Change on year
down 2.4%
World rank
26th
of 40 countries
All-time high
12,350 Tonne
in 1991
All-time low
1,730 Tonne
in 2011
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Air pollutants by source sector in Estonia, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Tonne.
Analysis
In 2024, air pollutants by source sector in Estonia stood at 2,790 Tonne.
The figure is down 2.4% on the previous year and up 52.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air pollutants by source sector in Estonia peaked at 12,350 Tonne in 1991 and was at its lowest, 1,730 Tonne, in 2011.
Estonia ranks 26th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Air pollutants by source sector in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Tonne | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 11,450 Tonne | — |
| 1991 | 12,350 Tonne | +7.9% |
| 1992 | 9,400 Tonne | -23.9% |
| 1993 | 8,390 Tonne | -10.7% |
| 1994 | 9,260 Tonne | +10.4% |
| 1995 | 5,910 Tonne | -36.2% |
| 1996 | 6,440 Tonne | +9.0% |
| 1997 | 6,710 Tonne | +4.2% |
| 1998 | 6,000 Tonne | -10.6% |
| 1999 | 4,150 Tonne | -30.8% |
| 2000 | 2,770 Tonne | -33.3% |
| 2001 | 3,370 Tonne | +21.7% |
| 2002 | 4,320 Tonne | +28.2% |
| 2003 | 2,710 Tonne | -37.3% |
| 2004 | 3,460 Tonne | +27.7% |
| 2005 | 3,770 Tonne | +9.0% |
| 2006 | 2,750 Tonne | -27.1% |
| 2007 | 3,080 Tonne | +12.0% |
| 2008 | 2,400 Tonne | -22.1% |
| 2009 | 1,860 Tonne | -22.5% |
| 2010 | 2,270 Tonne | +22.0% |
| 2011 | 1,730 Tonne | -23.8% |
| 2012 | 1,910 Tonne | +10.4% |
| 2013 | 2,670 Tonne | +39.8% |
| 2014 | 1,830 Tonne | -31.5% |
| 2015 | 2,190 Tonne | +19.7% |
| 2016 | 3,450 Tonne | +57.5% |
| 2017 | 3,890 Tonne | +12.8% |
| 2018 | 3,770 Tonne | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 3,580 Tonne | -5.0% |
| 2020 | 3,250 Tonne | -9.2% |
| 2021 | 2,690 Tonne | -17.2% |
| 2022 | 3,340 Tonne | +24.2% |
| 2023 | 2,860 Tonne | -14.4% |
| 2024 | 2,790 Tonne | -2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8,006 Tonne | 4,150 Tonne | 12,350 Tonne | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,049 Tonne | 1,860 Tonne | 4,320 Tonne | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,729 Tonne | 1,730 Tonne | 3,890 Tonne | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,986 Tonne | 2,690 Tonne | 3,340 Tonne | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is air pollutants by source sector in Estonia?
- Air pollutants by source sector in Estonia was 2,790 Tonne in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest air pollutants by source sector recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 12,350 Tonne in 1991.
- What is the lowest air pollutants by source sector recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,730 Tonne in 2011.
- How does Estonia rank for air pollutants by source sector?
- Estonia ranks 26th out of 40 countries with data for 2024.
- Is air pollutants by source sector rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Air pollutants by source sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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