Eesti Vabariik

Republic of Estonia

Estonia Population

Capital: Tallinn
Population: 1,369,2851
Currency: Euro (EUR)

Estonia is a northern European country bordered by the Gulf of Finland to the north, Russia to the east, Latvia to the south, and the Baltic Sea to the west. Its capital and largest city is Tallinn, which is known for its medieval architecture and vibrant digital economy. Estonia has a diverse geography, featuring forests, lakes, islands, and wetlands, and is renowned for its environmental sustainability efforts. The country has a highly developed economy, with technology and e-government innovations leading its growth. Estonia was the first country to introduce online voting and is recognized as a leader in digital governance. Estonia is a member of the European Union, NATO, the Eurozone, and the United Nations.

Growth Rate

0.004
%

Fertility Rate

1.35
children born/woman

Crude Death Rate

12.21
per 1,000 people

Life Expectancy

79.1
years

Total Population in Estonia

This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.

Population Density

Population density measures how many people live per square kilometer, showing how population is distributed across a given area.

Population Growth Rate (%)

The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Estonia.

Life Expectancy (Years)

Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.

Median Age (Years)

Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.

Infant Mortality

Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.

Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)

4.182
(-25.263)

Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.

Fertility Rate

Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime

Births vs Deaths

This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.

Crude Death Rate

Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.

Source

Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).

Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.

1Population figures for Estonia are based on data from the Statistics Estonia. Source: Statistics Estonia Population Figures.