Quick Data on Estonia
Short Name | Estonia |
Capital | Tallinn |
Long Name | Republic of Estonia |
Country Code | EN |
Continent | Europe |
Total Area | 45,228 sq km |
Population | 1,228,624 |
Language | Estonian |
Nationality | Estonian(s) |
Geography of Estonia
As a country in Europe, with coordinates at 59 00 N, 26 00 E, Estonia neighbors Latvia 333 km, Russia 324 km. The terrain in Estonia is described as marshy, lowlands; flat in the north, hilly in the south, with an average elevation point of 61 m. The climate of Estonia: maritime; wet, moderate winters, cool summers.
Surface Total | 45,228 sq km |
Land Surface | 42,388 sq km |
Water Surface | 2,840 sq km |
Land Boundaries | 657 km |
Neighbor Countries | Latvia 333 km, Russia 324 km |
Coastline | 3,794 km |
Lowest Elevation Point | Baltic Sea 0 m |
Highest Elevation Point | Suur Munamagi 318 m |
Resources of Estonia
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being oil shale, peat, rare earth elements, phosphorite, clay, limestone, sand, dolomite, arable land, sea mud. The agricultural land occupies 22.20% of Estonia, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 52.10%.
Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
Agricultural Land | 22.20% | 9,410 sq km | 2011 est. |
Irrigated Land | 40 sq km | 2012 | |
Forest Land | 52.10% | 22,084 sq km | 2011 est. |
Other Land | 25.70% | 10,894 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Estonia
The population of the country is estimated at 1,228,624 people, with the biggest urban area having 445,000 TALLINN (capital) (2020). Known as Estonian(s), the people from Estonia come from diversified ethnic groups such as Estonian 68.7%, Russian 24.8%, Ukrainian 1.7%, Belarusian 1%, Finn 0.6%, other 1.6%, unspecified 1.6% (2011 est.). The official language is Estonian. Religions: Orthodox 16.2%, Lutheran 9.9%, other Christian (including Methodist, Seventh-Day Adventist, Roman Catholic, Pentecostal) 2.2%, other 0.9%, none 54.1%, unspecified 16.7% (2011 est.).
Population | 1,228,624 |
Nationality | Estonian(s) |
Official Language | Estonian |
Other Languages | Estonian (official) 68.5%, Russian 29.6%, Ukrainian 0.6%, other 1.2%, unspecified 0.1% (2011 est.) |
Birth Rate | 9.3 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Death Rate | 12.9 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Urban Population | 69.20% of total population (2020) |
Physicians Density | 3.46 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
Hospital Beds Density | 4.7 beds/1,000 population (2017) |
Governing Type of Estonia
Estonia is a parliamentary republic. The legal system makes use of civil law system.
Governing Type | parliamentary republic |
Citizenship by Birth | no |
Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of Estonia |
Dual Citizenship | no |
Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 5 years |
Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal; age 16 for local elections |
Economy of Estonia
From a population total of 1,228,624, the labor force is 670,200 (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: grain, potatoes, vegetables; livestock and dairy products; fish. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: food, engineering, electronics, wood and wood products, textiles; information technology, telecommunications. Its exports cover machinery and electrical equipment 30%, food products and beverages 9%, mineral fuels 6%, wood and wood products 14%, articles of base metals 7%, furniture and bedding 11%, vehicles and parts 3%, chemicals 4% (2016 est.). The main import products are: machinery and electrical equipment 28%, mineral fuels 11%, food and food products 10%, vehicles 9%, chemical products 8%, metals 8% (2015 est.).
Exports | $13.44 billion (2017 est.) |
Imports | $14.42 billion (2017 est.) |
Export Partners | Finland 16.2%, Sweden 13.5%, Latvia 9.2%, Russia 7.3%, Germany 6.9%, Lithuania 5.9% (2017) |
Import Partners | Finland 14%, Germany 10.7%, Lithuania 8.9%, Sweden 8.5%, Latvia 8.2%, Poland 7.2%, Russia 6.7%, Netherlands 5.9%, China 4.7% (2017) |
GDP / Capita | $31,700 (2017 est.) |
Electricity Production | 11.55 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
Internet Users | 1,097,921 |
Internet Penetration Rate | 87.20% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Estonia, statistics sectio