Historical population data in Estonia
Estonia: Historical population data was 1.37 million Persons in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
1.37 million Persons
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
9th
of 9 countries
All-time high
1.57 million Persons
in 1990
All-time low
1.10 million Persons
in 1950
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Historical population data in Estonia, 1950–2025
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.
Historical population data in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1.10 million Persons | — |
| 1951 | 1.12 million Persons | +1.3% |
| 1952 | 1.13 million Persons | +1.2% |
| 1953 | 1.14 million Persons | +1.1% |
| 1954 | 1.15 million Persons | +1.1% |
| 1955 | 1.17 million Persons | +1.0% |
| 1956 | 1.18 million Persons | +1.0% |
| 1957 | 1.19 million Persons | +0.9% |
| 1958 | 1.20 million Persons | +1.0% |
| 1959 | 1.21 million Persons | +0.8% |
| 1960 | 1.22 million Persons | +0.9% |
| 1961 | 1.24 million Persons | +1.2% |
| 1962 | 1.25 million Persons | +1.2% |
| 1963 | 1.26 million Persons | +1.1% |
| 1964 | 1.28 million Persons | +1.2% |
| 1965 | 1.29 million Persons | +1.1% |
| 1966 | 1.31 million Persons | +1.1% |
| 1967 | 1.32 million Persons | +1.0% |
| 1968 | 1.33 million Persons | +1.1% |
| 1969 | 1.35 million Persons | +1.1% |
| 1970 | 1.36 million Persons | +0.8% |
| 1971 | 1.38 million Persons | +1.2% |
| 1972 | 1.39 million Persons | +1.1% |
| 1973 | 1.41 million Persons | +1.0% |
| 1974 | 1.42 million Persons | +0.9% |
| 1975 | 1.43 million Persons | +0.8% |
| 1976 | 1.44 million Persons | +0.7% |
| 1977 | 1.45 million Persons | +0.7% |
| 1978 | 1.46 million Persons | +0.7% |
| 1979 | 1.47 million Persons | +0.6% |
| 1980 | 1.48 million Persons | +0.6% |
| 1981 | 1.49 million Persons | +0.7% |
| 1982 | 1.50 million Persons | +0.7% |
| 1983 | 1.51 million Persons | +0.7% |
| 1984 | 1.52 million Persons | +0.7% |
| 1985 | 1.53 million Persons | +0.7% |
| 1986 | 1.54 million Persons | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 1.55 million Persons | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 1.56 million Persons | +0.6% |
| 1989 | 1.57 million Persons | +0.4% |
| 1990 | 1.57 million Persons | +0.1% |
| 1991 | 1.56 million Persons | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 1.53 million Persons | -1.8% |
| 1993 | 1.49 million Persons | -2.5% |
| 1994 | 1.46 million Persons | -2.1% |
| 1995 | 1.44 million Persons | -1.8% |
| 1996 | 1.42 million Persons | -1.5% |
| 1997 | 1.40 million Persons | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 1.39 million Persons | -1.0% |
| 1999 | 1.38 million Persons | -0.8% |
| 2000 | 1.40 million Persons | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 1.39 million Persons | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 1.38 million Persons | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 1.37 million Persons | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 1.36 million Persons | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 1.35 million Persons | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 1.35 million Persons | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 1.34 million Persons | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 1.34 million Persons | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 1.33 million Persons | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 1.33 million Persons | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 1.33 million Persons | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 1.32 million Persons | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 1.32 million Persons | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 1.31 million Persons | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 1.31 million Persons | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1.32 million Persons | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 1.32 million Persons | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 1.32 million Persons | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 1.33 million Persons | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 1.33 million Persons | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 1.33 million Persons | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 1.35 million Persons | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 1.37 million Persons | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 1.37 million Persons | +0.1% |
| 2025 | 1.37 million Persons | -0.5% |
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 Lithuania 2.89 million Persons compare
- 6 Brazil 219.03 million Persons compare
- 7 Slovenia 2.13 million Persons compare
- 7 Russia 145.40 million Persons compare
- 8 Latvia 1.85 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 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)
- Population on 1 January by age group, sex and NUTS 2 region 1.37 million Number (2025)
- Population on 1 January by age, sex and NUTS 2 region 1.37 million Number (2025)
- Animal populations by NUTS 2 region 234.2 Thousand heads (animals) (2025)
- Live births (total) by NUTS 3 region 9,690 Number (2024)
- Population density by NUTS 3 region 31.8 Persons per square kilometre (2024)
- Population on 1 January by broad age group, sex and NUTS 3 region 1.37 million Number (2025)
- Live births by mother's age and NUTS 2 region 9,690 Number (2024)
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 countries 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.