Pollution, grime or other environmental problems in Estonia
Estonia: Pollution, grime or other environmental problems was 8.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Pollution, grime or other environmental problems in Estonia, 2004–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
In 2023, pollution, grime or other environmental problems in Estonia stood at 8.6%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.2% on the previous year and down 11.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pollution, grime or other environmental problems in Estonia peaked at 40.4% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 8.1%, in 2020.
Estonia ranks 32nd of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pollution, grime or other environmental problems in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 40.4% | — |
| 2005 | 20.6% | -49.0% |
| 2006 | 21.3% | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 26.4% | +23.9% |
| 2008 | 22.3% | -15.5% |
| 2009 | 12.3% | -44.8% |
| 2010 | 11.3% | -8.1% |
| 2011 | 12.4% | +9.7% |
| 2012 | 11.9% | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 9.7% | -18.5% |
| 2014 | 12.1% | +24.7% |
| 2015 | 9.3% | -23.1% |
| 2016 | 9.9% | +6.5% |
| 2017 | 8.7% | -12.1% |
| 2018 | 8.8% | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 10.2% | +15.9% |
| 2020 | 8.1% | -20.6% |
| 2023 | 8.6% | +6.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.9% | 12.3% | 40.4% | 6 |
| 2010s | 10.4% | 8.7% | 12.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.3% | 8.1% | 8.6% | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pollution, grime or other environmental problems in Estonia?
- Pollution, grime or other environmental problems in Estonia was 8.6% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest pollution, grime or other environmental problems recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 40.4% in 2004.
- What is the lowest pollution, grime or other environmental problems recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.1% in 2020.
- How does Estonia rank for pollution, grime or other environmental problems?
- Estonia ranks 32nd out of 47 countries with data for 2023.
- Is pollution, grime or other environmental problems rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.3%. 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 Pollution, grime or other environmental problems. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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