Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Estonia
Estonia: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square was 2.11 units per square kilometre in 2023. ▼ Falling
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Estonia, 1992–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Estonia stood at 2.11 units per square kilometre.
That represents a change of up 2.9% on the previous year and up 21.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Estonia peaked at 3.02 units per square kilometre in 1998 and was at its lowest, 1.72 units per square kilometre, in 2010.
Estonia ranks 175th of 206 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 32 years of available data.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Estonia, year by year
| Year | units per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2.97 units per square kilometre | — |
| 1993 | 2.88 units per square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 1994 | 2.85 units per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1995 | 2.86 units per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 2.97 units per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1997 | 2.99 units per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 3.02 units per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 2.99 units per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 2.91 units per square kilometre | -2.6% |
| 2001 | 2.77 units per square kilometre | -5.0% |
| 2002 | 2.56 units per square kilometre | -7.4% |
| 2003 | 2.36 units per square kilometre | -7.8% |
| 2004 | 2.17 units per square kilometre | -8.1% |
| 2005 | 2.02 units per square kilometre | -7.1% |
| 2006 | 1.88 units per square kilometre | -7.0% |
| 2007 | 1.79 units per square kilometre | -4.5% |
| 2008 | 1.76 units per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 1.74 units per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 1.72 units per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 1.72 units per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 1.75 units per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 1.74 units per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 1.78 units per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 1.83 units per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 1.91 units per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 2 units per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 2018 | 2.06 units per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 2.1 units per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 2.1 units per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 2.08 units per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 2.05 units per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 2.11 units per square kilometre | +2.9% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 2.11 units per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 8 units per square kilometre, 26% of the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 2.11 units per square kilometre is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.22 units per square kilometre, 40% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.94 units per square kilometre | 2.85 units per square kilometre | 3.02 units per square kilometre | 8 |
| 2000s | 2.2 units per square kilometre | 1.74 units per square kilometre | 2.91 units per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.86 units per square kilometre | 1.72 units per square kilometre | 2.1 units per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.09 units per square kilometre | 2.05 units per square kilometre | 2.11 units per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
- 172 Algeria 2.18 units per square kilometre compare
- 173 Bulgaria 2.14 units per square kilometre compare
- 174 Sweden 2.13 units per square kilometre compare
- 176 Chile 2.06 units per square kilometre compare
- 177 Belize 1.96 units per square kilometre compare
- 178 Latvia 1.96 units per square kilometre compare
More education data for Estonia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 9,391 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 706 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 27,252 (2012)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 25,046 (2012)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 103,245 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 89,246 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.065 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Estonia?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Estonia was 2.11 units per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.02 units per square kilometre in 1998.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.72 units per square kilometre in 2010.
- How does Estonia rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square?
- Estonia ranks 175th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.