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Estonia: key facts and figures
Estonia has 1.4 million people, Estonian as an official language, the Euro and 12 public holidays a year. It ranks 2nd of 193 countries for e-government index.
1.4 millionpeople
EURcurrency
Estonianofficial language
+372calling code
Rightdriving side
Every figure shows how Estonia differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
1.4 millionPopulation
- Annual change-0.49%
- Fertility rate1.4 per woman#161
- Aged 65 and over21.3%#17
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$34,418Output per person
- Total economy$47.0 billion#100
- Real growth+0.6%#168
- Inflation4.8%#49
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.905Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.841#23
- Life expectancy79.2 years#44
- Mean schooling13.6 years#6
Currency
what money is used and its official code
EuroCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeEUR
- Symbol€
- CapitalTallinn
Languages
which languages hold official status
EstonianOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type C, Type FPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+372
- Time zoneEurope/Tallinn
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
12Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Feb 24Independence Day
- Apr 3Good Friday
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
92%Internet use
- E-government index0.973#2
- Global rank#2
- E-government groupVery High
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Coastal countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointLow glacial plains and uplands
- ClimateCool temperate maritime to continental, with cold winters and mild summers.
Education
how the school system is structured
about 161,000*General education students
- Vocational studentsover 27,000*
- Higher-education studentsabout 45,000*
- Preschool children63,415*
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