International migrant stock in Estonia
Estonia: International migrant stock was 14.9% in 2024. ▼ Falling
International migrant stock in Estonia, 1990–2024
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 54 Belize 16.5% compare
- 55 Netherlands 16.2% compare
- 56 United States of America 15.2% compare
- 57 Cyprus 14.9% compare
- 57 Slovenia 14.9% compare
- 60 Faroe Islands 14.6% compare
More financial sector data for Estonia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 8.55 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 63.05 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 3.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 46.04 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 8.55 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 63.05 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 3.37 % change on previous year (2025)
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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About this data
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.