Share of male vs. female employment in industry in Estonia
Estonia: Share of male vs. female employment in industry was 38.2% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
38.2%
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
15th
of 186 countries
All-time high
47.9%
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: ILO Modelled Estimates, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2025, share of male vs. female employment in industry in Estonia stood at 38.2%.
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 47.9% 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 | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 41.1% | — |
| 1992 | 40.4% | -1.7% |
| 1993 | 37.7% | -6.7% |
| 1994 | 37.4% | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 40.7% | +8.8% |
| 1996 | 40.7% | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 41.3% | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 41.6% | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 40.1% | -3.5% |
| 2000 | 47.2% | +17.6% |
| 2001 | 41.7% | -11.5% |
| 2002 | 36.8% | -11.8% |
| 2003 | 38.4% | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 42.2% | +9.8% |
| 2005 | 44.1% | +4.4% |
| 2006 | 45.1% | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 47.9% | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 47.8% | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 43.9% | -8.3% |
| 2010 | 43.2% | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 45.6% | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 44.3% | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 43.0% | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 42.1% | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 44.2% | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 42.5% | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 42.1% | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 41.9% | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 40.5% | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 42.0% | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 40.7% | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 40.6% | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 40.0% | -1.6% |
| 2024 | 38.7% | -3.1% |
| 2025 | 38.2% | -1.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 40.1% | 37.4% | 41.6% | 9 |
| 2000s | 43.5% | 36.8% | 47.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 42.9% | 40.5% | 45.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.0% | 38.2% | 42.0% | 6 |
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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 38.2% in 2025, according to ILO Modelled Estimates, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of male vs. female employment in industry recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 47.9% 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 ILO Modelled Estimates, via World Bank (2026) – processed by 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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Share of total employment working in the industry sector.