Estonia's population is projected to be 841,994 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,331,062 | -0.01% | 158 |
| 2025 | 1,344,232 | 0.22% | 158 |
| 2020 | 1,329,669 | 0.21% | 156 |
| 2019 | 1,326,822 | 0.37% | 156 |
| 2018 | 1,321,965 | 0.34% | 156 |
| 2017 | 1,317,425 | 0.12% | 156 |
| 2015 | 1,314,576 | -0.26% | 156 |
| 2010 | 1,331,448 | -0.35% | 154 |
| 2005 | 1,354,848 | -0.61% | 152 |
| 2000 | 1,396,997 | -0.78% | 150 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,331,062 | -0.01% | 158 |
| 2032 | 1,288,716 | -0.54% | 160 |
| 2037 | 1,255,268 | -0.53% | 160 |
| 2042 | 1,224,641 | -0.49% | 160 |
| 2047 | 1,193,662 | -0.51% | 162 |
| 2052 | 1,160,575 | -0.56% | 162 |
| 2057 | 1,123,999 | -0.64% | 162 |
| 2062 | 1,084,304 | -0.72% | 162 |
| 2067 | 1,043,950 | -0.76% | 162 |
| 2072 | 1,004,219 | -0.77% | 162 |
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Tallinn has a metropolitan area population of 461,452, comprising 34.67%% of Estonia's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tallinn | 461,452 | 34.67% |
| 2 | Tartu | 98,573 | 7.41% |
| 3 | Narva | 52,220 | 3.92% |
| 4 | Parnu | 42,127 | 3.16% |
| 5 | Kohtla-Jarve | 32,866 | 2.47% |
| 6 | Maardu | 17,265 | 1.3% |
| 7 | Viljandi | 17,200 | 1.29% |
| 8 | Rakvere | 15,830 | 1.19% |
| 9 | Kuressaare | 13,044 | 0.98% |
| 10 | Voru | 12,123 | 0.91% |
As of 2026, Estonia has a total population of 1,331,062, ranking as the 158th most populous nation in the world.
Estonia has a net population change of approximately -19 people per day, driven by 28 births, 45 deaths, and net emigration of 2 people.
Estonia represents 0.02% of the total global population and 0.18% of Europe's population.
Estonia has a population density of 31.4 people per km² (approximately 81.3 per mi²), making it the 182nd most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 68.89% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Estonia is Estonian (68.7%) , followed by Russian (24.8%) .
As of 2026, None is the largest religion in Estonia, comprising 54.1% of the population.
