Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) in Estonia
Estonia: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) was 89,246 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
89,246
Change on year
down 1.2%
World rank
159th
of 218 countries
All-time high
153,395
in 1989
All-time low
72,955
in 2010
Years of data
44
1981–2024
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Estonia, 1981–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Estonia is 89,246, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.2% on the previous year and up 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Estonia peaked at 153,395 in 1989 and was at its lowest, 72,955, in 2010.
Estonia ranks 159th of 218 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 44 years of available data.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 131,705 | — |
| 1982 | 133,655 | +1.5% |
| 1983 | 134,854 | +0.9% |
| 1984 | 135,649 | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 136,956 | +1.0% |
| 1986 | 138,573 | +1.2% |
| 1987 | 148,545 | +7.2% |
| 1988 | 153,202 | +3.1% |
| 1989 | 153,395 | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 128,132 | -16.5% |
| 1991 | 127,389 | -0.6% |
| 1992 | 126,050 | -1.1% |
| 1993 | 122,111 | -3.1% |
| 1994 | 120,667 | -1.2% |
| 1995 | 121,404 | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 125,718 | +3.6% |
| 1997 | 126,800 | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 127,823 | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 126,671 | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 123,406 | -2.6% |
| 2001 | 117,289 | -5.0% |
| 2002 | 108,637 | -7.4% |
| 2003 | 100,171 | -7.8% |
| 2004 | 92,098 | -8.1% |
| 2005 | 85,539 | -7.1% |
| 2006 | 79,589 | -7.0% |
| 2007 | 76,026 | -4.5% |
| 2008 | 74,629 | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 73,563 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 72,955 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 73,054 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 74,249 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 75,644 | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 77,215 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 79,594 | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 82,824 | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 85,617 | +3.4% |
| 2018 | 88,107 | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 89,618 | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 89,702 | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 88,992 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 87,778 | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 90,300 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | 89,246 | -1.2% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 89,246 is below the median for high income countries, which is 236,668, 38% of the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 89,246 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 432,238, 21% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 140,726 | 131,705 | 153,395 | 9 |
| 1990s | 125,276 | 120,667 | 128,132 | 10 |
| 2000s | 93,095 | 73,563 | 123,406 | 10 |
| 2010s | 79,888 | 72,955 | 89,618 | 10 |
| 2020s | 89,204 | 87,778 | 90,300 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
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 in Estonia?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes in Estonia was 89,246 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 153,395 in 1989.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 72,955 in 2010.
- How does Estonia rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes?
- Estonia ranks 159th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release