Historical population data in Estonia
Estonia: Historical population data was 1.37 million Persons in 2025. β² Rising
Historical population data in Estonia, 1950β2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for historical population data in Estonia is 1.37 million Persons, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and up 3.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, historical population data in Estonia peaked at 1.57 million Persons in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1.10 million Persons, in 1950.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 76 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.16 million Persons | 1.10 million Persons | 1.21 million Persons | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.28 million Persons | 1.22 million Persons | 1.35 million Persons | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.42 million Persons | 1.36 million Persons | 1.47 million Persons | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.52 million Persons | 1.48 million Persons | 1.57 million Persons | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.46 million Persons | 1.38 million Persons | 1.57 million Persons | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.36 million Persons | 1.33 million Persons | 1.40 million Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.32 million Persons | 1.31 million Persons | 1.33 million Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.35 million Persons | 1.33 million Persons | 1.37 million Persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
- 6 Brazil 219.03 million Persons compare
- 7 Russia 145.40 million Persons compare
- 8 Mexico 133.37 million Persons compare
- 9 Japan 123.22 million Persons compare
- 10 Germany 83.52 million Persons compare
- 11 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 69.50 million Persons compare
- 12 France 68.97 million Persons compare
More population data for Estonia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1,172 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.4329 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates -0.4332 % change on previous year (2030)
- Annual Purchasing Power Parities and exchange rates β Purchasing 0.6717 National currency per US dollar (2025)
- Population projections 1.31 million Persons (2070)
- Annual households final consumption expenditure (for 'Developer API') 121.87 Index (2022)
- Annual household final consumption expenditure of durable goods and 121.87 Index (2022)
- Annual household final consumption expenditure on the territory and 121.87 Index (2022)
- Annual household final consumption expenditure by purpose (COICOP) 121.87 Index (2022)
- Annual household final consumption expenditure of durable goods and 144.79 Index (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is historical population data in Estonia?
- Historical population data in Estonia was 1.37 million Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest historical population data recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.57 million Persons in 1990.
- What is the lowest historical population data recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.10 million Persons in 1950.
- How does Estonia rank for historical population data?
- Estonia ranks 9th out of 9 regions with data for 2025.
- Is historical population data rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Historical population data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset presents annual population data from 1961 by sex and five year age groups as well as the share of children, youth, the elderly, old-age and total dependency ratios. The data is available for all member countries as well as for the EU27 and G20 countries, Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa and the World total. The data refer to mid-year estimates of the population. See country details in Historical population metadata.