Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by in Estonia
Estonia: Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by was 693.1 Thousand persons in 2025. ▲ Rising
Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by in Estonia, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by in Estonia is 693.1 Thousand persons, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 0.8% on the previous year and up 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by in Estonia peaked at 698.6 Thousand persons in 2024 and was at its lowest, 568 Thousand persons, in 2010.
That places Estonia 39th out of 45 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 18 years of available data.
Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 656 Thousand persons | — |
| 2009 | 593.9 Thousand persons | -9.5% |
| 2010 | 568 Thousand persons | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 603.2 Thousand persons | +6.2% |
| 2012 | 614.9 Thousand persons | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 621.3 Thousand persons | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 624.8 Thousand persons | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 632.8 Thousand persons | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 638.7 Thousand persons | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 650.3 Thousand persons | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 656.5 Thousand persons | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 662.2 Thousand persons | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 646.8 Thousand persons | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 650.5 Thousand persons | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 677.3 Thousand persons | +4.1% |
| 2023 | 694.6 Thousand persons | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 698.6 Thousand persons | +0.6% |
| 2025 | 693.1 Thousand persons | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 624.95 Thousand persons | 593.9 Thousand persons | 656 Thousand persons | 2 |
| 2010s | 627.27 Thousand persons | 568 Thousand persons | 662.2 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 676.82 Thousand persons | 646.8 Thousand persons | 698.6 Thousand persons | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by in Estonia?
- Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by in Estonia was 693.1 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 698.6 Thousand persons in 2024.
- What is the lowest employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 568 Thousand persons in 2010.
- How does Estonia rank for employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by?
- Estonia ranks 39th out of 45 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employed persons in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors by NACE Rev. 2 activity, NUTS 1 region and occupation (2008-2026). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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