Population density by NUTS 3 region in Estonia
Estonia: Population density by NUTS 3 region was 31.8 Persons per square kilometre in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
31.8 Persons per square kilometre
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
41st
of 48 countries
All-time high
36.1 Persons per square kilometre
in 1990
All-time low
30.3 Persons per square kilometre
in 2013
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Population density by NUTS 3 region in Estonia, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Persons per square kilometre.
Analysis
Estonia recorded 31.8 Persons per square kilometre for population density by nuts 3 region in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population density by nuts 3 region in Estonia peaked at 36.1 Persons per square kilometre in 1990 and was at its lowest, 30.3 Persons per square kilometre, in 2013.
Estonia ranks 41st of 48 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 35 years of available data.
Population density by NUTS 3 region in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Persons per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 36.1 Persons per square kilometre | — |
| 1991 | 35.9 Persons per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 1992 | 35.3 Persons per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 1993 | 34.4 Persons per square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 1994 | 33.7 Persons per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 1995 | 33.1 Persons per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 1996 | 32.6 Persons per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1997 | 32.2 Persons per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1998 | 31.9 Persons per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 1999 | 31.7 Persons per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2000 | 32.2 Persons per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 32 Persons per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 31.8 Persons per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 31.6 Persons per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 31.4 Persons per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 31.2 Persons per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 31 Persons per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 30.9 Persons per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 30.8 Persons per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 30.7 Persons per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 30.7 Persons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 30.6 Persons per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 30.5 Persons per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 30.3 Persons per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 30.3 Persons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 30.3 Persons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 30.3 Persons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 30.3 Persons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 30.4 Persons per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 30.5 Persons per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 30.5 Persons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 30.6 Persons per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 31.3 Persons per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 31.8 Persons per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 31.8 Persons per square kilometre | +0.0% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 31.8 Persons per square kilometre is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 105.2 Persons per square kilometre, 30% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 31.8 Persons per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 107.15 Persons per square kilometre, 30% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33.69 Persons per square kilometre | 31.7 Persons per square kilometre | 36.1 Persons per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 31.36 Persons per square kilometre | 30.7 Persons per square kilometre | 32.2 Persons per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.42 Persons per square kilometre | 30.3 Persons per square kilometre | 30.7 Persons per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.2 Persons per square kilometre | 30.5 Persons per square kilometre | 31.8 Persons per square kilometre | 5 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
- 38 Lithuania 46.1 Persons per square kilometre compare
- 38 Lithuania 46.1 Persons per square kilometre compare
- 40 Montenegro 45.8 Persons per square kilometre compare
- 41 Estonia 31.8 Persons per square kilometre compare
- 43 Latvia 30 Persons per square kilometre compare
- 43 Latvia 30 Persons per square kilometre 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 population density by nuts 3 region in Estonia?
- Population density by nuts 3 region in Estonia was 31.8 Persons per square kilometre in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest population density by nuts 3 region recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 36.1 Persons per square kilometre in 1990.
- What is the lowest population density by nuts 3 region recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.3 Persons per square kilometre in 2013.
- How does Estonia rank for population density by nuts 3 region?
- Estonia ranks 41st out of 48 countries with data for 2024.
- Is population density by nuts 3 region rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Population density by NUTS 3 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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