Estonia Population 2024
Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia, is a country in Northern Europe. The territory of Estonia consists of the mainland and 2,222 islands on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. According to Statistics Estonia, the Population of Estonia as of 1st January 2023 is 1,365,884 (1.36 million) and the estimated population of Estonia in 2024 is 1.37 million.
Estonia Demography
| Estonia | 2023 Census |
| Total Population | 1,365,884 (1.36 million) |
| Europe Rank | 35 |
| Land Area | 42,388 sq. km (16,366 sq. mi) |
| Area Rank | 29 |
| Pop. Density | 84 people per mi2 (32 people/sq. km) |
| Urban Population | 68% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.59 |
| Infant mortality rate | 1.7 |
| Median Age | 42.4 Years |
| Life Expectancy | 79.18 years |
| Capital City | Tallinn |
Source: Statistics Estonia
Religion in Estonia
Estonia is one of the “least religious” countries in the world and 71.1% of the population doesn’t affiliate with any religion and including atheists, agnostics, and those who describe their religion as “nothing in particular”. Christianity is the main religion in Estonia and its followed by 26.7% of the population.
The Christians were divided between 16.3% Eastern Orthodox, 7.7% Lutherans, and 2.7% other Christians. Other religions include Islam, Buddhism, and traditional faiths.
Religion in Estonia (2021)
| Religion | Percent % |
| Christianity | 26.7% |
| – Eastern Orthodoxy | – 16.3% |
| – Lutheranism | – 7.7% |
| – Other Christians | – 2.7% |
| No religion | 58.4% |
| Islam | 0.5% |
| Estonian Neopaganism | 0.5% |
| Buddhism | 0.2% |
| Other religions | 0.9% |
| Undeclared | 12.7% |
source: census 2021
Estonia Historical Population
| Year | Population | Absolute Change | Percentage Change |
| 1920 | 1,059,000 | – | – |
| 1930 | 1,114,748 | 55,748 | 5.26% |
| 1940 | 1,121,939 | 7,191 | 0.65% |
| 1950 | 1,022,906 | -99,033 | -8.83% |
| 1960 | 1,206,362 | 183,456 | 17.93% |
| 1970 | 1,351,640 | 145,278 | 12.04% |
| 1980 | 1,472,190 | 120,550 | 8.92% |
| 1990 | 1,570,599 | 98,409 | 6.68% |
| 2000 | 1,401,250 | -169,349 | -10.78% |
| 2010 | 1,333,290 | -67,960 | -4.85% |
| 2020 | 1,328,889 | -4,401 | -0.33% |
Source: Statistics Estonia
Top Cities in by Population
Tallinn is the capital and the largest city of Estonia, and the most populated City. There are 33 cities and several town-parish towns in the country.
Let’s have a look at the Top Cities in Estonia by population.
| # | City/ Town | Population 2018 |
| 1 | Tallinn | 430,805 |
| 2 | Tartu | 93,715 |
| 3 | Narva | 56,103 |
| 4 | Pärnu | 39,375 |
| 5 | Kohtla | 37,198 |
| 6 | Viljandi | 17,525 |
| 7 | Rakvere | 15,413 |
| 8 | Maardu | 15,189 |
| 9 | Kuressaare | 13,276 |
| 10 | Sillamäe | 12,989 |
read about Top Countries in Europe by Population
Estonian Diaspora
People of Estonian ancestry form minority groups in several countries in North and South America. According to the 2020 US Census, Estonian ancestry is estimated at 28,000 people. It also forms a small minority Group in Canada and Argentina.
read more about Estonian ancestry in America
English
Español
Português
Deutsch