geography
Estonia has more than 2,200 islands off its coast, though most are uninhabited.
Estonia
Republic of Estonia
Population, GDP, and key facts about Estonia — updated for 2026.
Capital · TALLINNContinent · EUROPEISO · EST
Estonia quick facts
- Population
- 1,372,341
- Area
- 45,340 km²
- Population density
- 32 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 43.1 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 31.4K
- Capital
- Tallinn
- Currency
- Euro (€, EUR)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 1.1K/month · € 946/month (2026)
- Language
- Estonian
Estonia at human scale
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Compare Estonia with any country →Estonia's energy mix
Fossil fuels · 40%Renewables · 60%
- Oil39%
- Bioenergy22%
- Wind19%
- Solar18%
- Natural gas1%
- Hydropower0%
Share of Estonia's own electricity generation by source, 2025. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
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economy
Estonia has more startups per capita than almost any other country in Europe and was the birthplace of Skype.
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Estonia
What is the capital of Estonia?
The capital of Estonia is Tallinn.
What is Estonia's population?
Estonia has a population of 1,372,341.
What is Estonia's GDP per capita?
Estonia's GDP per capita is US$ 31.4K.
What is the currency of Estonia?
The currency of Estonia is the Euro (EUR).
What is the minimum wage in Estonia?
Estonia's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 1.1K per month (as of 2026) — € 946 per month in local currency.
Is Estonia bigger than Latvia?
Latvia is about 1.4× the size of Estonia by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.