
Eesti rahvaarv vähenes
Estonia's population decreased
Statistikaameti andmetel elas Eestis 1. jaanuaril 1 369 995 inimest. Rahvaarv langes pea 5000 inimese võrra. Viimati langes rahvaarv 2016. aastal.
According to Statistics Estonia, 1,369,995 people lived in Estonia on January 1. The population decreased by almost 5,000 people. The last time the population declined was in 2016.
Last year, 9,690 people were born and 15,756 died. 18,634 people arrived in Estonia, and 17,260 emigrated. The population decreased because the number of deaths exceeded the number of births. Migration was also low.
Population specialist Mare Ainsaar said that the migration balance is positive but small. It does not compensate for the high number of deaths. The year 2024 was special because the population declined for the first time in a long time.
In 2024, fewer than 10,000 children were born. This is a new record. The average age of mothers has increased and is now 28.9 years. The European Union average is slightly higher.
In 2024, 15,800 people died. This is similar to previous years. The number of deaths is high because people are worried about the future.
Fewer children are born in cities than in rural areas. Since most Estonians live in cities, this affects birth rates.
In 2024, 18,634 people arrived in Estonia and 17,260 left. The migration balance was 1,374 people, which is a small number. Emigration was the highest in the last decade.
5,218 Estonian citizens arrived in the country and 6,472 left. 7,013 Ukrainian citizens arrived and 3,829 left. Immigration of Russian citizens decreased significantly.
If times improve, the number of births may rise again. However, difficult times lie ahead because few children are being born.
82% of Estonia's residents are Estonian citizens. 68% of the population are Estonians. 65% of people speak Estonian as their native language.
Migration statistics include people who have permanently settled in Estonia. War refugees temporarily staying in Estonia are not included.