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Estonia vs Finland: Electricity Compared

Estonia generated 6.14 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Finland 82.3 TWh, according to Ember. Estonia's largest source was other fossil (38.9%); Finland's was nuclear (39.8%). Each kWh generated emitted 319 gCO2/kWh in Estonia and 57 gCO2/kWh in Finland. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.

Why this comparison: neighbours by land border or interconnector.

Key Facts

  • Nuclear supplied 39.8% of Finland's electricity in 2025, against none in Estonia.
  • Estonia's electricity was 5.6 times as carbon intensive as Finland's in 2025, at 319 gCO2/kWh against 57 gCO2/kWh.
  • Electricity demand rose 4% in Finland between 2020 and 2025, while it fell 9% in Estonia.
  • The average person in Finland used 15.62 MWh of electricity in 2025, 2.4 times as much as in Estonia (6.62 MWh).
  • Low carbon sources supplied 59.8% of Estonia's electricity in 2025 and 96.4% of Finland's.
  • Electricity demand in 2025 was 8.85 TWh in Estonia and 87.9 TWh in Finland.

Key Figures, 2025

Ember annual statistics
MeasureEstoniaFinland
Total generation6.14 TWh82.3 TWh
Electricity demand8.85 TWh87.9 TWh
Demand per person6.62 MWh15.62 MWh
Carbon intensity319 gCO2/kWh57 gCO2/kWh
Power sector emissions1.96 MtCO24.71 MtCO2
Low carbon share59.8%96.4%
Largest sourceOther fossil 38.9%Nuclear 39.8%

Generation Mix, 2025

Share of generation
SourceEstoniaFinland
Nuclear 0.0% 39.8%
Other fossil 38.9% 2.3%
Wind 18.6% 27.5%
Bioenergy 21.8% 12.6%
Solar 19.0% 1.2%
Hydro 0.5% 15.1%
Gas 1.3% 1.1%
Coal 0.0% 0.2%
Other renewables 0.0% 0.2%

Carbon Intensity, 1990 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Carbon intensity of electricity in Estonia and Finland, 1990 to 2025 Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Estonia and Finland each year from 1990 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 319 gCO2/kWh in Estonia and 57 gCO2/kWh in Finland. 0 200 400 600 800 19901995200020052010201520202025
Carbon intensity of electricity generated in Estonia and Finland each year from 1990 to 2025, in gCO2/kWh. In 2025 it was 319 gCO2/kWh in Estonia and 57 gCO2/kWh in Finland.
Annual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
Carbon intensity of electricity in Estonia and Finland, 1990 to 2025
YearEstoniaFinland
1990640 gCO2/kWh282 gCO2/kWh
1991636 gCO2/kWh276 gCO2/kWh
1992650 gCO2/kWh245 gCO2/kWh
1993653 gCO2/kWh278 gCO2/kWh
1994650 gCO2/kWh337 gCO2/kWh
1995648 gCO2/kWh304 gCO2/kWh
1996648 gCO2/kWh351 gCO2/kWh
1997648 gCO2/kWh319 gCO2/kWh
1998647 gCO2/kWh250 gCO2/kWh
1999648 gCO2/kWh263 gCO2/kWh
2000634 gCO2/kWh247 gCO2/kWh
2001633 gCO2/kWh285 gCO2/kWh
2002636 gCO2/kWh316 gCO2/kWh
2003639 gCO2/kWh371 gCO2/kWh
2004639 gCO2/kWh325 gCO2/kWh
2005634 gCO2/kWh231 gCO2/kWh
2006632 gCO2/kWh336 gCO2/kWh
2007642 gCO2/kWh309 gCO2/kWh
2008634 gCO2/kWh246 gCO2/kWh
2009621 gCO2/kWh276 gCO2/kWh
2010610 gCO2/kWh315 gCO2/kWh
2011605 gCO2/kWh268 gCO2/kWh
2012592 gCO2/kWh215 gCO2/kWh
2013606 gCO2/kWh257 gCO2/kWh
2014597 gCO2/kWh227 gCO2/kWh
2015573 gCO2/kWh182 gCO2/kWh
2016588 gCO2/kWh200 gCO2/kWh
2017583 gCO2/kWh186 gCO2/kWh
2018574 gCO2/kWh194 gCO2/kWh
2019511 gCO2/kWh171 gCO2/kWh
2020404 gCO2/kWh130 gCO2/kWh
2021450 gCO2/kWh136 gCO2/kWh
2022487 gCO2/kWh130 gCO2/kWh
2023395 gCO2/kWh81 gCO2/kWh
2024344 gCO2/kWh67 gCO2/kWh
2025319 gCO2/kWh57 gCO2/kWh

Demand per Person, 1990 to 2025

Ember annual statistics
Electricity demand per person in Estonia and Finland, 1990 to 2025 Electricity demand per person in Estonia and Finland each year from 1990 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 6.62 MWh in Estonia and 15.62 MWh in Finland. 0 5 10 15 20 19901995200020052010201520202025
Electricity demand per person in Estonia and Finland each year from 1990 to 2025, in MWh. In 2025 it was 6.62 MWh in Estonia and 15.62 MWh in Finland.
Annual statistics through 2025, MWh
Electricity demand per person in Estonia and Finland, 1990 to 2025
YearEstoniaFinland
1990n/an/a
1991n/an/a
1992n/an/a
1993n/an/a
1994n/an/a
1995n/an/a
1996n/an/a
1997n/an/a
1998n/an/a
1999n/an/a
20005.43 MWh15.81 MWh
20015.67 MWh16.27 MWh
20025.68 MWh16.70 MWh
20036.03 MWh17.10 MWh
20046.25 MWh17.35 MWh
20056.34 MWh16.69 MWh
20066.67 MWh17.79 MWh
20077.28 MWh17.72 MWh
20087.21 MWh16.96 MWh
20096.64 MWh15.76 MWh
20107.30 MWh16.99 MWh
20117.03 MWh16.21 MWh
20127.35 MWh16.23 MWh
20137.35 MWh15.99 MWh
20147.38 MWh15.76 MWh
20157.02 MWh15.50 MWh
20167.70 MWh15.96 MWh
20177.92 MWh15.97 MWh
20187.92 MWh16.35 MWh
20197.36 MWh16.06 MWh
20207.31 MWh15.25 MWh
20217.37 MWh16.22 MWh
20227.37 MWh15.21 MWh
20236.61 MWh14.86 MWh
20246.75 MWh15.26 MWh
20256.62 MWh15.62 MWh

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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.