Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Estonia
Estonia: Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal was 1.04 GPIA in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
1.04 GPIA
Change on year
down 4.4%
World rank
71st
of 110 countries
All-time high
1.15 GPIA
in 2007
All-time low
1 GPIA
in 2005
Years of data
26
1998–2023
Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Estonia, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in GPIA.
Analysis
Estonia recorded 1.04 GPIA for participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.4% on the previous year and down 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Estonia peaked at 1.15 GPIA in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1 GPIA, in 2005.
That places Estonia 71st out of 110 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Estonia, year by year
| Year | GPIA | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1.12 GPIA | — |
| 1999 | 1.06 GPIA | -4.8% |
| 2000 | 1.12 GPIA | +5.6% |
| 2001 | 1.06 GPIA | -5.5% |
| 2002 | 1.05 GPIA | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 1.13 GPIA | +7.8% |
| 2004 | 1.09 GPIA | -3.3% |
| 2005 | 1 GPIA | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 1.08 GPIA | +8.0% |
| 2007 | 1.15 GPIA | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 1.15 GPIA | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 1.13 GPIA | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 1.11 GPIA | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 1.14 GPIA | +2.7% |
| 2012 | 1.09 GPIA | -4.8% |
| 2013 | 1.13 GPIA | +3.7% |
| 2014 | 1.08 GPIA | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 1.12 GPIA | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 1.05 GPIA | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 1.1 GPIA | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 1.14 GPIA | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 1.09 GPIA | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 1.03 GPIA | -5.9% |
| 2021 | 1.09 GPIA | +5.7% |
| 2022 | 1.09 GPIA | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 1.04 GPIA | -4.4% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 1.04 GPIA is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.07 GPIA, 97% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 1.04 GPIA is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.08 GPIA, 97% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.09 GPIA | 1.06 GPIA | 1.12 GPIA | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.1 GPIA | 1 GPIA | 1.15 GPIA | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.1 GPIA | 1.05 GPIA | 1.14 GPIA | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.06 GPIA | 1.03 GPIA | 1.09 GPIA | 4 |
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 participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Estonia?
- Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in Estonia was 1.04 GPIA in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.15 GPIA in 2007.
- What is the lowest participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 GPIA in 2005.
- How does Estonia rank for participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal?
- Estonia ranks 71st out of 110 countries with data for 2023.
- Is participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months, 15-24 years old, adjusted gender parity index (GPIA). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release