Students in ISCED 1-3 by modern foreign language studied (1998-2012) in Estonia
Estonia: Students in ISCED 1-3 by modern foreign language studied (1998-2012) was 73,813 in 2012. ▼ Falling
Students in ISCED 1-3 by modern foreign language studied in Estonia, 1999–2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2012, students in isced 1-3 by modern foreign language studied in Estonia stood at 73,813. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.4% on the previous year and down 39.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, students in isced 1-3 by modern foreign language studied in Estonia peaked at 131,652 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 73,813, in 2012.
That places Estonia 32nd out of 40 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 12 years of available data.
Students in ISCED 1-3 by modern foreign language studied (1998-2012) in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 128,495 | — |
| 2000 | 131,652 | +2.5% |
| 2001 | 128,022 | -2.8% |
| 2002 | 121,096 | -5.4% |
| 2003 | 114,575 | -5.4% |
| 2004 | 104,392 | -8.9% |
| 2005 | 96,306 | -7.7% |
| 2006 | 89,622 | -6.9% |
| 2007 | 82,242 | -8.2% |
| 2008 | 80,083 | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 79,690 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 73,813 | -7.4% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 73,813 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 268,026, 28% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 73,813 is below the median for high income countries, which is 268,026, 28% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 128,495 | 128,495 | 128,495 | 1 |
| 2000s | 105,332 | 80,083 | 131,652 | 9 |
| 2010s | 76,752 | 73,813 | 79,690 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More education data for Estonia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 96.57 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 96.61 (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is students in isced 1-3 by modern foreign language studied in Estonia?
- Students in isced 1-3 by modern foreign language studied in Estonia was 73,813 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest students in isced 1-3 by modern foreign language studied recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 131,652 in 2000.
- What is the lowest students in isced 1-3 by modern foreign language studied recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 73,813 in 2012.
- How does Estonia rank for students in isced 1-3 by modern foreign language studied?
- Estonia ranks 32nd out of 40 countries with data for 2012.
- Is students in isced 1-3 by modern foreign language studied rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Students in ISCED 1-3 by modern foreign language studied (1998-2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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