Share of male vs female employment in industry in Estonia
Estonia: Share of male vs female employment in industry was 38.24 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
38.24
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
15th
of 186 countries
All-time high
47.91
in 2007
All-time low
36.8
in 2002
Years of data
35
1991–2025
Share of male vs female employment in industry in Estonia, 1991–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, share of male vs female employment in industry in Estonia stood at 38.24.
That represents a change of down 1.3% on the previous year and down 13.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of male vs female employment in industry in Estonia peaked at 47.91 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 36.8, in 2002.
Estonia ranks 15th of 186 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Share of male vs female employment in industry in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 41.1 | — |
| 1992 | 40.4 | -1.7% |
| 1993 | 37.71 | -6.7% |
| 1994 | 37.36 | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 40.66 | +8.8% |
| 1996 | 40.71 | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 41.27 | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 41.58 | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 40.11 | -3.5% |
| 2000 | 47.15 | +17.6% |
| 2001 | 41.74 | -11.5% |
| 2002 | 36.8 | -11.8% |
| 2003 | 38.45 | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 42.22 | +9.8% |
| 2005 | 44.06 | +4.4% |
| 2006 | 45.12 | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 47.91 | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 47.84 | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 43.87 | -8.3% |
| 2010 | 43.16 | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 45.64 | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 44.3 | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 42.99 | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 42.09 | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 44.19 | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 42.51 | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 42.14 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 41.89 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 40.46 | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 41.96 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 40.68 | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 40.61 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 39.97 | -1.6% |
| 2024 | 38.74 | -3.1% |
| 2025 | 38.24 | -1.3% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 38.24 is above the median for high income countries, which is 29.11, 1.3× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 38.24 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 32.14, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 40.1 | 37.36 | 41.58 | 9 |
| 2000s | 43.52 | 36.8 | 47.91 | 10 |
| 2010s | 42.94 | 40.46 | 45.64 | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.03 | 38.24 | 41.96 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
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 share of male vs female employment in industry in Estonia?
- Share of male vs female employment in industry in Estonia was 38.24 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of male vs female employment in industry recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 47.91 in 2007.
- What is the lowest share of male vs female employment in industry recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.8 in 2002.
- How does Estonia rank for share of male vs female employment in industry?
- Estonia ranks 15th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of male vs female employment in industry rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of male vs female employment in industry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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