Estonia - Population
Estonia: Population
| Mnemonic | POP.IEST | |
|---|---|---|
| Unit | # | |
| Annual | 2.56 % | |
| Data | 2023 | 1,365,884 |
| 2022 | 1,331,796 | |
Series Information
| Source | Statistics Estonia |
| Release | Population |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Start Date | 12/31/1970 |
| End Date | 12/31/2023 |
Estonia: Demographics
| Reference | Last | Previous | Units | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Births | Feb 2024 | 790 | 887 | #, NSA | Monthly |
| Population | 2023 | 1,365,884 | 1,331,796 | # | Annual |
| Deaths | Dec 2022 | 1,683 | 1,398 | #, NSA | Monthly |
| Net Migration | 2017 | -4,999 | # | Annual | |
| Birth Rate | 2016 | 10.7 | # per Ths. pop. | Annual | |
| Death Rate | 2011 | 11.5 | # per Ths. pop. | Annual |
Release Information
The Population Census covers: 1) persons who were in the Republic of Estonia at the moment of the Census, except for diplomatic staff of foreign diplomatic missions and consular posts and their family members and persons in active service in a foreign army; 2) persons, who reside in the Republic of Estonia but who were in foreign states temporarily for a term of up to one year; 3) diplomatic staff of diplomatic missions and consular posts of the Republic of Estonia and their family members, who were in a foreign state at the moment of the Census.
Population statistics are based on population censuses and registered changes of the population — births, deaths, marriages, divorces and changes of residence (migration). From 2000 the results of the 2000 Population and Housing Census are used as the basis for the population estimation. The results of the 2000 Population and Housing Census show that the quality of the migration data is low and therefore the migration data were not used in the estimation of the population. Rates are also adjusted according to revised number of population. Persons whose permanent place of residence was in Estonia are counted as the resident population of Estonia irrespective of whether they stayed at the moment of Census in their permanent residence or not.
The numbers of population for the years 1990-1999 are revised based upon the 2000 Population and Housing Census. The scope of annual publication revisions is not standardized, however revisions are included in Moody's Analytics's databases when applicable.
There is a break in geography scope starting in 2016. This includes the methodological change of using the place of residence marked in the Population Register as the place of residence. Due to the continuously increasing life expectancy, Statistics Estonia now publishes population indicators until the age 100+ (instead of the previous 85+). In the population of local government, the population of city districts has also been distinguished. In the Statistical Database, “County unknown” is used to categorize persons who were active in various registers in Estonia but who do not have their place of residence marked in the Population Register.
For more information visit:
- http://pub.stat.ee/px-web.2001/I_Databas/Population/01Population_indicators_and_composition/04Population_figure_and_composition/PO_021.htm
- http://www.stat.ee/277564
