Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Estonia
Estonia: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 729.75 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Estonia, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Estonia recorded 729.75 for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 4.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Estonia peaked at 829.85 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 654.91, in 2002.
That places Estonia 155th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 829.85 | — |
| 1991 | 814.18 | -1.9% |
| 1992 | 778.87 | -4.3% |
| 1993 | 746.54 | -4.2% |
| 1994 | 734.56 | -1.6% |
| 1995 | 712.48 | -3.0% |
| 1996 | 700.27 | -1.7% |
| 1997 | 701.36 | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 686.7 | -2.1% |
| 1999 | 675.63 | -1.6% |
| 2000 | 677.83 | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 666.93 | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 654.91 | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 675.6 | +3.2% |
| 2004 | 677.65 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 673.31 | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 692.95 | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 690.8 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 695.98 | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 688.93 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 682.88 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 687.59 | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 683.86 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 680.43 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 675.32 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 682.5 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 691.11 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 697.58 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 702.06 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 700.31 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 700.42 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 703.64 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 736.39 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 753.71 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | 751.22 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 741.93 | -1.2% |
| 2026 | 734.21 | -1.0% |
| 2027 | 729.75 | -0.6% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 729.75 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,118, 23% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 729.75 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,324, 22% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 738.05 | 675.63 | 829.85 | 10 |
| 2000s | 679.49 | 654.91 | 695.98 | 10 |
| 2010s | 688.36 | 675.32 | 702.06 | 10 |
| 2020s | 731.41 | 700.42 | 753.71 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
- 152 Cyprus 777.67 compare
- 153 North Macedonia 775.24 compare
- 154 Equatorial Guinea 769.26 compare
- 156 Trinidad and Tobago 715.87 compare
- 157 East Timor 667.78 compare
- 158 Mauritius 631.41 compare
More work & labour data for Estonia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.67 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6763 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.6638 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.77 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.1039 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 885.23 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 259.52 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 417.66 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 407.84 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 825.5 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Estonia?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Estonia was 729.75 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 829.85 in 1990.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 654.91 in 2002.
- How does Estonia rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Estonia ranks 155th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.