Air pollutants by source sector in Estonia
Estonia: Air pollutants by source sector was 2,860 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2,860
Change on year
down 14.4%
World rank
25th
of 40 countries
All-time high
12,350
in 1991
All-time low
1,730
in 2011
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Air pollutants by source sector in Estonia, 1990–2023
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for air pollutants by source sector in Estonia is 2,860, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 14.4% on the previous year and up 7.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air pollutants by source sector in Estonia peaked at 12,350 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 1,730, in 2011.
That places Estonia 25th out of 40 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 11,450 | — |
| 1991 | 12,350 | +7.9% |
| 1992 | 9,400 | -23.9% |
| 1993 | 8,390 | -10.7% |
| 1994 | 9,260 | +10.4% |
| 1995 | 5,910 | -36.2% |
| 1996 | 6,440 | +9.0% |
| 1997 | 6,710 | +4.2% |
| 1998 | 6,000 | -10.6% |
| 1999 | 4,150 | -30.8% |
| 2000 | 2,770 | -33.3% |
| 2001 | 3,370 | +21.7% |
| 2002 | 4,320 | +28.2% |
| 2003 | 2,710 | -37.3% |
| 2004 | 3,460 | +27.7% |
| 2005 | 3,770 | +9.0% |
| 2006 | 2,750 | -27.1% |
| 2007 | 3,080 | +12.0% |
| 2008 | 2,400 | -22.1% |
| 2009 | 1,860 | -22.5% |
| 2010 | 2,270 | +22.0% |
| 2011 | 1,730 | -23.8% |
| 2012 | 1,910 | +10.4% |
| 2013 | 2,670 | +39.8% |
| 2014 | 1,830 | -31.5% |
| 2015 | 2,190 | +19.7% |
| 2016 | 3,450 | +57.5% |
| 2017 | 3,890 | +12.8% |
| 2018 | 3,770 | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 3,580 | -5.0% |
| 2020 | 3,250 | -9.2% |
| 2021 | 2,690 | -17.2% |
| 2022 | 3,340 | +24.2% |
| 2023 | 2,860 | -14.4% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 2,860 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,065, 56% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 2,860 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,040, 57% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8,006 | 4,150 | 12,350 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,049 | 1,860 | 4,320 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,729 | 1,730 | 3,890 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,035 | 2,690 | 3,340 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More reference data data for Estonia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0827 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0328 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2652 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0363 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.2652 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2774 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.193 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1743 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.31 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1975 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air pollutants by source sector in Estonia?
- Air pollutants by source sector in Estonia was 2,860 in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest air pollutants by source sector recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 12,350 in 1991.
- What is the lowest air pollutants by source sector recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,730 in 2011.
- How does Estonia rank for air pollutants by source sector?
- Estonia ranks 25th out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air pollutants by source sector rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.1%. 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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