The number of employed persons in Estonia increased to 705.10 Thousand in the third quarter of 2025 from 697.30 Thousand in the second quarter of 2025. Employed Persons in Estonia averaged 654.41 Thousand from 1989 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 839.10 Thousand in the third quarter of 1989 and a record low of 551.60 Thousand in the first quarter of 2010. source: Statistics Estonia



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Average Hourly Earnings 12.40 12.94 EUR/Hour Sep 2025
Employed Persons 705.10 697.30 Thousand Sep 2025
Employment Rate 69.70 68.90 percent Sep 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 75.10 74.80 percent Sep 2025
Population 1.38 1.37 Million Dec 2024
Unemployed Persons 44.67 43.27 Thousand Dec 2025
Unemployment Rate 7.10 7.80 percent Sep 2025
Wage Growth 5.90 5.90 percent Sep 2025
Wages 2075.00 2126.00 EUR/Month Sep 2025
Wages in Manufacturing 1975.00 1985.00 EUR/Month Sep 2025


Estonia Employed Persons
In Estonia, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
705.10 697.30 839.10 551.60 1989 - 2025 Thousand Quarterly
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