Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Estonia
Estonia: Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational was 13.4 Thousand persons in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
13.4 Thousand persons
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
39th
of 48 countries
All-time high
51.6 Thousand persons
in 2010
All-time low
6.5 Thousand persons
in 2019
Years of data
27
1999–2025
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Estonia, 1999–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
Estonia recorded 13.4 Thousand persons for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in 2025.
The figure is down 19.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Estonia peaked at 51.6 Thousand persons in 2010 and was at its lowest, 6.5 Thousand persons, in 2019.
That places Estonia 39th out of 48 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 32.4 Thousand persons | — |
| 2000 | 42.1 Thousand persons | +29.9% |
| 2001 | 42.4 Thousand persons | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 36 Thousand persons | -15.1% |
| 2003 | 31.3 Thousand persons | -13.1% |
| 2004 | 35.6 Thousand persons | +13.7% |
| 2005 | 29.2 Thousand persons | -18.0% |
| 2006 | 19.9 Thousand persons | -31.8% |
| 2007 | 15.7 Thousand persons | -21.1% |
| 2008 | 11.8 Thousand persons | -24.8% |
| 2009 | 25.4 Thousand persons | +115.3% |
| 2010 | 51.6 Thousand persons | +103.1% |
| 2011 | 48.6 Thousand persons | -5.8% |
| 2012 | 37.4 Thousand persons | -23.0% |
| 2013 | 26.1 Thousand persons | -30.2% |
| 2014 | 22.5 Thousand persons | -13.8% |
| 2015 | 16.7 Thousand persons | -25.8% |
| 2016 | 15 Thousand persons | -10.2% |
| 2017 | 13.9 Thousand persons | -7.3% |
| 2018 | 9.4 Thousand persons | -32.4% |
| 2019 | 6.5 Thousand persons | -30.9% |
| 2020 | 8.6 Thousand persons | +32.3% |
| 2021 | 10.9 Thousand persons | +26.7% |
| 2022 | 9 Thousand persons | -17.4% |
| 2023 | 9.9 Thousand persons | +10.0% |
| 2024 | 13.4 Thousand persons | +35.4% |
| 2025 | 13.4 Thousand persons | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 32.4 Thousand persons | 32.4 Thousand persons | 32.4 Thousand persons | 1 |
| 2000s | 28.94 Thousand persons | 11.8 Thousand persons | 42.4 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.77 Thousand persons | 6.5 Thousand persons | 51.6 Thousand persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.87 Thousand persons | 8.6 Thousand persons | 13.4 Thousand persons | 6 |
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- Employed persons by professional status and NUTS 2 region 693.1 Thousand persons (2025)
- Persons in full-time/part-time employment by professional status and 693.1 Thousand persons (2025)
- Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who 35.6 Hour (2025)
- Labour force participation rates by educational attainment level 81.7% (2025)
- Employment rates by NUTS 2 region 68.5% (2025)
- Labour force by NUTS 2 region 749.3 Thousand persons (2025)
- Employment rates by educational attainment level, citizenship and 75.4% (2025)
- Labour force participation rates by NUTS 2 region 74.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Estonia?
- Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational in Estonia was 13.4 Thousand persons in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 51.6 Thousand persons in 2010.
- What is the lowest persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.5 Thousand persons in 2019.
- How does Estonia rank for persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational?
- Estonia ranks 39th out of 48 countries with data for 2025.
- Is persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons in long-term unemployment (12 months or more) by educational attainment level and NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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