Northern Europe
Finland
Finland emitted about 29.8 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.08% of the world total, making it the 77th largest emitter. About 5.3 tonnes per person per year, 1.1 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 30Mt
- Per person
- 5.3t
- Change since 2005
- −48%
- Total since 1850
- 3.32bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 57%
0.08% of the world · 77th largest
World average 4.7 t
−48% since 1990
0.18% of all CO₂ ever emitted
World 34% (2025)
Annual CO₂ emissions
million tonnes, fossil fuels and industryShow the data as a table
| Year | CO₂ (Mt) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.78 |
| 2023 | 31.80 |
| 2022 | 36.34 |
| 2021 | 37.82 |
| 2020 | 37.72 |
| 2019 | 42.44 |
| 2018 | 45.74 |
| 2017 | 44.66 |
| 2016 | 47.25 |
| 2015 | 44.19 |
| 2014 | 47.62 |
| 2013 | 51.72 |
| 2012 | 51.15 |
| 2011 | 56.65 |
| 2010 | 64.09 |
| 2009 | 55.92 |
| 2008 | 58.63 |
| 2007 | 66.76 |
| 2006 | 68.37 |
| 2005 | 57.06 |
| 2004 | 68.95 |
| 2003 | 72.66 |
| 2002 | 65.05 |
| 2001 | 62.52 |
| 2000 | 57.02 |
| 1999 | 58.87 |
| 1998 | 59.36 |
| 1997 | 62.70 |
| 1996 | 64.04 |
| 1995 | 58.12 |
| 1994 | 61.74 |
| 1993 | 56.32 |
| 1992 | 54.27 |
| 1991 | 55.20 |
| 1990 | 56.92 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Finland
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Finland
Where Finland's electricity came from, 2025
- Coal 0.2%
- Gas 1.2%
- Oil 2.3%
- Nuclear 39.9%
- Hydro 15.1%
- Wind 27.4%
- Solar 1.2%
- Bioenergy & other 12.8%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
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About Finland's emissions
How much CO₂ does Finland emit?
Finland emitted about 29.8 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.08% of the world total, making it the 77th largest emitter.
What are Finland's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 5.3 tonnes per person per year, 1.1 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are Finland's emissions going down?
Yes. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were −48% compared with 2005 and −48% compared with 1990.
How much of Finland's electricity is renewable?
56.5% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.