International migration: Regions Net international migration in Estonia
Estonia: International migration: Regions Net international migration was -2,802 Persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
International migration flows - Regions — Net international migration in Estonia, 2004–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migration flows - regions — net international migration in Estonia is -2,802 Persons, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 303.9% on the previous year and down 216.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migration flows - regions — net international migration in Estonia peaked at 39,757 Persons in 2022 and was at its lowest, -3,682 Persons, in 2012.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
International migration: Regions Net international migration in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | -1,830 Persons | — |
| 2005 | -3,174 Persons | +73.4% |
| 2006 | -3,293 Persons | +3.7% |
| 2007 | -643 Persons | -80.5% |
| 2008 | -735 Persons | +14.3% |
| 2009 | -774 Persons | +5.3% |
| 2010 | -2,484 Persons | +220.9% |
| 2011 | -2,505 Persons | +0.8% |
| 2012 | -3,682 Persons | +47.0% |
| 2013 | -2,642 Persons | -28.2% |
| 2014 | -733 Persons | -72.3% |
| 2015 | 2,410 Persons | -428.8% |
| 2016 | 1,030 Persons | -57.3% |
| 2017 | 5,258 Persons | +410.5% |
| 2018 | 7,071 Persons | +34.5% |
| 2019 | 5,371 Persons | -24.0% |
| 2020 | 3,782 Persons | -29.6% |
| 2021 | 7,043 Persons | +86.2% |
| 2022 | 39,757 Persons | +464.5% |
| 2023 | 13,856 Persons | -65.1% |
| 2024 | 1,374 Persons | -90.1% |
| 2025 | -2,802 Persons | -303.9% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's -2,802 Persons is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 38,454 Persons. (18 countries reporting)
- Estonia's -2,802 Persons is below the median for high income countries, which is 40,064 Persons. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -1,742 Persons | -3,293 Persons | -643 Persons | 6 |
| 2010s | 909.4 Persons | -3,682 Persons | 7,071 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,502 Persons | -2,802 Persons | 39,757 Persons | 6 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More population data for Estonia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6697 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.5636 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.6697 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6551 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3052 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.677 (2100)
- Population density 19.31 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 30,706 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.677 (2100)
- Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate 0.0322 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migration flows - regions — net international migration in Estonia?
- International migration flows - regions — net international migration in Estonia was -2,802 Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest international migration flows - regions — net international migration recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 39,757 Persons in 2022.
- What is the lowest international migration flows - regions — net international migration recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was -3,682 Persons in 2012.
- How does Estonia rank for international migration flows - regions — net international migration?
- Estonia ranks 18th out of 19 countries with data for 2025.
- Is international migration flows - regions — net international migration rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 216.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of International migration flows - Regions — Net international migration (inflows minus outflows). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides indicators on annual international population migration flows to and from sub-national regions, in large regions (TL2) and small regions (TL3). Data source Data is collected via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Use of data on small regions When demographic data are analysed along with economic data using the TL3 level, it is advisable to aggregate data at the metropolitan region level when several TL3 regions are associated to the same metropolitan region. Metropolitan regions combine TL3 regions when 50% or more of the regional population live in a functionnal urban areas above 250 000 inhabitants. This approach corrects the distortions created by commuting, see the list of OECD metropolitan regions (xlsx) and the EU methodology (link). Territorial typologies Small TL3 regions are categorized based on shared characteristics into regional typologies. See the demographic indicators aggregated by territorial typology at country level on the access to City typology (link) and by urban-rural typology (link). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.