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Estonian Scorecard

Country profile

Estonia is a Northern European country along the Baltic Sea, characterized by its dense forests, numerous lakes, and a long coastline dotted with islands. It has a population of 1.4 million, a population growth rate of 1.58%, and a median age of 41.89 years.

Its history features periods of Danish, Swedish, and Russian rule, all of which have influenced its language, culture, and traditions.

Today, Estonia is celebrated for its advanced digital society, vibrant cultural scene, and a commitment to preserving its historical identity amid rapid modernization.

Its capital city is Tallinn.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Estonia worsened by 2.1% from 2022 to 2023

Unemployment Rate in Estonia worsened by 22.7% from 2023 to 2024

Inflation Rate in Estonia improved by 61.6% from 2023 to 2024

General Government Debt in Estonia worsened by 5.7% from 2022 to 2023

Income Inequality in Estonia worsened by 3.6% from 2020 to 2021

Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Estonia improved by 0.8% from 2022 to 2023

Infant Mortality Rate in Estonia improved by 5.9% from 2022 to 2023

Human Development in Estonia improved by 1.1% from 2021 to 2022

Suicide Mortality Rate in Estonia improved by 14.8% from 2020 to 2021

World Happiness Report in Estonia worsened by 0.5% from 2023 to 2024

Freedom in the World in Estonia improved by 1.1% from 2023 to 2024

Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Estonia improved by 0.7% from 2021 to 2022

PISA Scores (Reading) in Estonia worsened by 2.3% from 2018 to 2022

PISA Scores (Math) in Estonia worsened by 2.5% from 2018 to 2022

PISA Scores (Science) in Estonia worsened by 0.8% from 2018 to 2022

Governance and Security

Corruption Perception in Estonia improved by 2.7% from 2022 to 2023

Control of Corruption showed no change from 2022 to 2023

Homicide Rate in Estonia improved by 38.0% from 2020 to 2021

Government Effectiveness in Estonia worsened by 5.9% from 2022 to 2023

Political Stability in Estonia worsened by 9.6% from 2022 to 2023

Rule of Law showed no change from 2022 to 2023

Voice and Accountability in Estonia improved by 1.5% from 2022 to 2023

Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Estonia improved by 15.8% from 2022 to 2023

Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Estonia improved by 10.2% from 2019 to 2020

Renewable Energy Consumption in Estonia worsened by 5.9% from 2020 to 2021