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Estonia

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In brief

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³: 5.9 (2023). World rank 19 of 200 (1 = best); in Europe, 5 of 43. CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 7.8 (2024). World rank 175 of 203 (1 = best); in Europe, 36 of 40. All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person: 10.3 (2024). World rank 173 of 203 (1 = best); in Europe, 35 of 40. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 19.4% → 20.5%. Better than all its neighbours (Latvia and Russia): protected areas and air pollution PM2.5. Worse than all its neighbours (Latvia and Russia): water stress.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³
5.9 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person
7.8 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person
10.3 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover
57.3% 2024
Protected areas
20.5% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person
9,423 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn
13.1% 2022