Share of primary energy from solar and wind in Estonia
Estonia: Share of primary energy from solar and wind was 5.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of primary energy from solar and wind in Estonia, 1985–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Estonia recorded 5.4% for share of primary energy from solar and wind in 2025. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of up 28.3% on the previous year and up 401.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of primary energy from solar and wind in Estonia peaked at 5.4% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1985.
Estonia ranks 17th of 110 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of primary energy from solar and wind in Estonia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 0.0% | — |
| 1986 | 0.0% | — |
| 1987 | 0.0% | — |
| 1988 | 0.0% | — |
| 1989 | 0.0% | — |
| 1990 | 0.0% | — |
| 1991 | 0.0% | — |
| 1992 | 0.0% | — |
| 1993 | 0.0% | — |
| 1994 | 0.0% | — |
| 1995 | 0.0% | — |
| 1996 | 0.0% | — |
| 1997 | 0.0% | — |
| 1998 | 0.0% | — |
| 1999 | 0.0% | — |
| 2000 | 0.0% | — |
| 2001 | 0.0% | — |
| 2002 | 0.0% | — |
| 2003 | 0.0% | +293.7% |
| 2004 | 0.0% | +21.3% |
| 2005 | 0.1% | +605.3% |
| 2006 | 0.1% | +42.0% |
| 2007 | 0.1% | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 0.2% | +58.5% |
| 2009 | 0.3% | +70.4% |
| 2010 | 0.4% | +14.1% |
| 2011 | 0.5% | +33.1% |
| 2012 | 0.6% | +17.5% |
| 2013 | 0.7% | +15.7% |
| 2014 | 0.8% | +19.4% |
| 2015 | 1.1% | +28.9% |
| 2016 | 0.9% | -19.4% |
| 2017 | 1.0% | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 0.9% | -8.8% |
| 2019 | 1.2% | +42.5% |
| 2020 | 1.9% | +54.7% |
| 2021 | 1.8% | -4.8% |
| 2022 | 2.1% | +13.2% |
| 2023 | 2.6% | +25.9% |
| 2024 | 4.2% | +61.6% |
| 2025 | 5.4% | +28.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.0% | 1.8% | 5.4% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More energy & mining data for Estonia
- Fuel imports 8.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.9% (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of primary energy from solar and wind in Estonia?
- Share of primary energy from solar and wind in Estonia was 5.4% in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of primary energy from solar and wind recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.4% in 2025.
- What is the lowest share of primary energy from solar and wind recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1985.
- How does Estonia rank for share of primary energy from solar and wind?
- Estonia ranks 17th out of 110 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of primary energy from solar and wind rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 401.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of primary energy from solar and wind. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of total energy supply.