Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Estonia
Estonia: Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita was 1,620 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Estonia, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Estonia is 1,620, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 52.1% on the previous year and up 279.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Estonia peaked at 1,620 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5.01, in 2000.
That places Estonia 19th out of 221 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.01 | — |
| 2001 | 5.04 | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 7.25 | +43.8% |
| 2003 | 13.13 | +81.1% |
| 2004 | 16.14 | +22.9% |
| 2005 | 35.43 | +119.5% |
| 2006 | 35.64 | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 49.97 | +40.2% |
| 2008 | 70.3 | +40.7% |
| 2009 | 128.21 | +82.4% |
| 2010 | 192.35 | +50.0% |
| 2011 | 251.78 | +30.9% |
| 2012 | 333.72 | +32.5% |
| 2013 | 393.42 | +17.9% |
| 2014 | 427.05 | +8.5% |
| 2015 | 451.48 | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 461.3 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 466.9 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 460.34 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 539.26 | +17.1% |
| 2020 | 623.22 | +15.6% |
| 2021 | 760.48 | +22.0% |
| 2022 | 844.39 | +11.0% |
| 2023 | 1,065 | +26.1% |
| 2024 | 1,620 | +52.1% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 1,620 is above the median for high income countries, which is 728.93, 2.2× the median. (77 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 1,620 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,062, 1.5× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36.61 | 5.01 | 128.21 | 10 |
| 2010s | 397.76 | 192.35 | 539.26 | 10 |
| 2020s | 982.6 | 623.22 | 1,620 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
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- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Estonia?
- Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in Estonia was 1,620 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest renewable electricity generating capacity per capita recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,620 in 2024.
- What is the lowest renewable electricity generating capacity per capita recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.01 in 2000.
- How does Estonia rank for renewable electricity generating capacity per capita?
- Estonia ranks 19th out of 221 countries with data for 2024.
- Is renewable electricity generating capacity per capita rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 279.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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