International migrant stock in Estonia

Estonia: International migrant stock was 14.9% in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
14.9%
World rank
57th
of 216 countries
All-time high
24.3%
in 1990
All-time low
14.8%
in 2015
Years of data
8
1990–2024

International migrant stock in Estonia, 1990–2024

05101520251990200720241990: 24.3 % of population1995: 21.7 % of population2000: 17.9 % of population2005: 17.2 % of population2010: 16.4 % of population2015: 14.8 % of population2020: 15 % of population2024: 14.9 % of population

Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division. Measured in % of population.

Analysis

In 2024, international migrant stock in Estonia stood at 14.9%.

The figure is up 0.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international migrant stock in Estonia peaked at 24.3% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 14.8%, in 2015.

Estonia ranks 57th of 216 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

International migrant stock in Estonia, year by year

Annual values for International migrant stock (% of population) in Estonia, 1990 to 2024.
Year % of population Change
1990 24.3%
1995 21.7% -10.7%
2000 17.9% -17.5%
2005 17.2% -3.9%
2010 16.4% -4.7%
2015 14.8% -9.8%
2020 15.0% +1.4%
2024 14.9% -0.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 23.0% 21.7% 24.3% 2
2000s 17.5% 17.2% 17.9% 2
2010s 15.6% 14.8% 16.4% 2
2020s 14.9% 14.9% 15.0% 2

Countries ranked near Estonia

  1. 54 Belize 16.5% compare
  2. 55 Netherlands 16.2% compare
  3. 56 United States of America 15.2% compare
  4. 57 Cyprus 14.9% compare
  5. 57 Slovenia 14.9% compare
  6. 60 Faroe Islands 14.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is international migrant stock in Estonia?
International migrant stock in Estonia was 14.9% in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest international migrant stock recorded in Estonia?
The highest recorded value was 24.3% in 1990.
What is the lowest international migrant stock recorded in Estonia?
The lowest recorded value was 14.8% in 2015.
How does Estonia rank for international migrant stock?
Estonia ranks 57th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
Is international migrant stock rising or falling in Estonia?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Estonia data come from?
The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
International migrant stock (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
264 places, 2,112 data points, 1990–2024
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International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.