Total number of international immigrants in Estonia
Estonia: Total number of international immigrants was 203,046 immigrants in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
203,046 immigrants
World rank
114th
of 232 countries
All-time high
381,997 immigrants
in 1990
All-time low
194,664 immigrants
in 2015
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Total number of international immigrants in Estonia, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total number of international immigrants in Estonia is 203,046 immigrants, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Estonia peaked at 381,997 immigrants in 1990 and was at its lowest, 194,664 immigrants, in 2015.
That places Estonia 114th out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in Estonia, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 381,997 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 315,755 immigrants | -17.3% |
| 2000 | 249,512 immigrants | -21.0% |
| 2005 | 233,701 immigrants | -6.3% |
| 2010 | 217,890 immigrants | -6.8% |
| 2015 | 194,664 immigrants | -10.7% |
| 2020 | 199,277 immigrants | +2.4% |
| 2024 | 203,046 immigrants | +1.9% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 203,046 immigrants is below the median for high income countries, which is 334,150 immigrants, 61% of the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 203,046 immigrants is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 429,370 immigrants, 47% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 348,876 immigrants | 315,755 immigrants | 381,997 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 241,606 immigrants | 233,701 immigrants | 249,512 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 206,277 immigrants | 194,664 immigrants | 217,890 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 201,162 immigrants | 199,277 immigrants | 203,046 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
- 111 Puerto Rico 223,323 immigrants compare
- 112 Latvia 220,471 immigrants compare
- 113 Azerbaijan 218,460 immigrants compare
- 115 Cyprus 202,062 immigrants compare
- 116 Malta 199,466 immigrants compare
- 117 Mauritania 195,937 immigrants compare
More population data for Estonia
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6551 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6697 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.7% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 30,706 people (2100)
- Population density 19.31 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3052 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, per capita 0.288 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Estonia?
- Total number of international immigrants in Estonia was 203,046 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 381,997 immigrants in 1990.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 194,664 immigrants in 2015.
- How does Estonia rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Estonia ranks 114th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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