Air pollutants by source sector in Finland
Finland: Air pollutants by source sector was 14,220 Tonne in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
14,220 Tonne
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
8th
of 40 countries
All-time high
16,600 Tonne
in 2021
All-time low
4,420 Tonne
in 1991
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Air pollutants by source sector in Finland, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Tonne.
Analysis
Finland recorded 14,220 Tonne for air pollutants by source sector in 2024.
The figure is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 9.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air pollutants by source sector in Finland peaked at 16,600 Tonne in 2021 and was at its lowest, 4,420 Tonne, in 1991.
That places Finland 8th out of 40 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 35 years of available data.
Air pollutants by source sector in Finland, year by year
| Year | Tonne | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5,040 Tonne | — |
| 1991 | 4,420 Tonne | -12.3% |
| 1992 | 4,550 Tonne | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 5,540 Tonne | +21.8% |
| 1994 | 6,100 Tonne | +10.1% |
| 1995 | 6,430 Tonne | +5.4% |
| 1996 | 7,070 Tonne | +10.0% |
| 1997 | 7,240 Tonne | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 8,200 Tonne | +13.3% |
| 1999 | 9,130 Tonne | +11.3% |
| 2000 | 9,130 Tonne | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 10,440 Tonne | +14.3% |
| 2002 | 11,180 Tonne | +7.1% |
| 2003 | 14,480 Tonne | +29.5% |
| 2004 | 14,050 Tonne | -3.0% |
| 2005 | 12,810 Tonne | -8.8% |
| 2006 | 15,460 Tonne | +20.7% |
| 2007 | 12,880 Tonne | -16.7% |
| 2008 | 12,560 Tonne | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 11,680 Tonne | -7.0% |
| 2010 | 13,470 Tonne | +15.3% |
| 2011 | 13,260 Tonne | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 12,830 Tonne | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 13,480 Tonne | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 13,010 Tonne | -3.5% |
| 2015 | 13,200 Tonne | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 13,120 Tonne | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 13,440 Tonne | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 15,640 Tonne | +16.4% |
| 2019 | 15,190 Tonne | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 15,090 Tonne | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 16,600 Tonne | +10.0% |
| 2022 | 15,990 Tonne | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 14,140 Tonne | -11.6% |
| 2024 | 14,220 Tonne | +0.6% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 14,220 Tonne is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,065 Tonne, 2.8× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Finland's 14,220 Tonne is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,040 Tonne, 2.8× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,372 Tonne | 4,420 Tonne | 9,130 Tonne | 10 |
| 2000s | 12,467 Tonne | 9,130 Tonne | 15,460 Tonne | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,664 Tonne | 12,830 Tonne | 15,640 Tonne | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,208 Tonne | 14,140 Tonne | 16,600 Tonne | 5 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More reference data data for Finland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2998 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1241 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1748 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.6733 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6503 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9518 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air pollutants by source sector in Finland?
- Air pollutants by source sector in Finland was 14,220 Tonne in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest air pollutants by source sector recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 16,600 Tonne in 2021.
- What is the lowest air pollutants by source sector recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,420 Tonne in 1991.
- How does Finland rank for air pollutants by source sector?
- Finland ranks 8th out of 40 countries with data for 2024.
- Is air pollutants by source sector rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Finland 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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