Estonia Population Change 2026: -26,511

Estonia's population change in 2026 is -26,511 (estimate), down 37.6% from 2025. It ranks #212 of 236 countries.

This statistic measures population change across countries, highlighting shifts in demographics. Understanding these changes is crucial for planning resources, economic growth, and social services.

Estonia•12 years of data (2015–2026)••United Nations Population Division•

Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).

Historical Trend

Population Change over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
2026-26,511.3 persons7.24K persons+37.59%
2025-19,268 persons5.91K persons+44.22%
2024-13,360 persons13.42K persons-22366.67%
202360 persons34.09K persons-99.82%
202234.15K persons+31.61K persons+1247.10%
20212.54K persons+910 persons+56.00%
20201.63K persons2.45K persons-60.08%
20194.07K persons1.57K persons-27.86%
20185.64K persons+2.21K persons+64.18%
20173.44K persons+3.72K persons-1301.75%
2016-286 persons3.12K persons-110.10%
20152.83K persons——

Cite this page

Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Estonia: Population Change. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/estonia/population-change

The figures on this page come from United Nations Population Division. For academic work, cite the original source as well.

Frequently Asked Questions About Estonia Population Change

What is Estonia's population change in 2026?▾

Estonia's population change is -26,511 in 2026 (estimate), according to United Nations Population Division.

Is Estonia's population change increasing or decreasing?▾

Estonia's population change fell by 37.6% from 2025 (-19,268) to 2026 (-26,511). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it fell by 9169.7%.

How does Estonia rank for population change?▾

In 2026, Estonia has the 212th highest population change out of 236 countries with data.

What was Estonia's population change in 2015?▾

In 2015, Estonia's population change was 2,832. By 2026 it fell by 1036.1%.

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