Consumption-based deforestation per person in Estonia
Estonia: Consumption-based deforestation per person was 5.04 square meters in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Consumption-based deforestation per person in Estonia, 2005–2023
Source: Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in square meters.
Analysis
The most recent figure for consumption-based deforestation per person in Estonia is 5.04 square meters, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 23.0% on the previous year and down 52.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumption-based deforestation per person in Estonia peaked at 39.37 square meters in 2017 and was at its lowest, 4.5 square meters, in 2006.
That places Estonia 67th out of 178 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.
Consumption-based deforestation per person in Estonia, year by year
| Year | square meters | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6.81 square meters | — |
| 2006 | 4.5 square meters | -34.0% |
| 2007 | 6.8 square meters | +51.2% |
| 2008 | 8.41 square meters | +23.7% |
| 2009 | 9.93 square meters | +18.0% |
| 2010 | 16.21 square meters | +63.3% |
| 2011 | 13.52 square meters | -16.6% |
| 2012 | 13.39 square meters | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 10.68 square meters | -20.2% |
| 2014 | 13.54 square meters | +26.7% |
| 2015 | 12.97 square meters | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 16.98 square meters | +30.9% |
| 2017 | 39.37 square meters | +131.9% |
| 2018 | 32.99 square meters | -16.2% |
| 2019 | 26.31 square meters | -20.2% |
| 2020 | 21.7 square meters | -17.5% |
| 2021 | 13.88 square meters | -36.1% |
| 2022 | 6.54 square meters | -52.8% |
| 2023 | 5.04 square meters | -23.0% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 5.04 square meters is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.26 square meters, 1.2× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 5.04 square meters is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.8 square meters, 1.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.29 square meters | 4.5 square meters | 9.93 square meters | 5 |
| 2010s | 19.6 square meters | 10.68 square meters | 39.37 square meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.79 square meters | 5.04 square meters | 21.7 square meters | 4 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More environment data for Estonia
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.899 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.78 °C (2025)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual -5.71 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate -0.0832 % change on previous year (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per unit of GDP 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e), annual 0 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumption-based deforestation per person in Estonia?
- Consumption-based deforestation per person in Estonia was 5.04 square meters in 2023, according to Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumption-based deforestation per person recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 39.37 square meters in 2017.
- What is the lowest consumption-based deforestation per person recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.5 square meters in 2006.
- How does Estonia rank for consumption-based deforestation per person?
- Estonia ranks 67th out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
- Is consumption-based deforestation per person rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from Singh et al. (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Consumption-based deforestation per person. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Estimated average deforestation for agricultural and forestry products, per person. This is adjusted for trade, so it reflects deforestation caused by consumption, not domestic production.