Estonia GDP Per Capita (2026)
Estonia has a developed Baltic economy supported by technology, digital services, manufacturing, logistics, finance, trade, and professional services. GDP per capita provides a useful perspective on how national economic production compares with the country’s relatively small population and helps illustrate the impact of productivity and digitalization on output per resident. Explore Estonia’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$37,718
Est. in USD
World Rank
#36
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+9.9%
+$3,393
Europe Rank
#24
Out of 43 countries
1. Estonia GDP Per Capita in 2026
Estonia’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident across technology, services, manufacturing, logistics, and trade. The country’s relatively small population makes the per-capita measure especially useful for international comparisons. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a clearer view of how Estonia’s digital economy and productive industries translate into economic output per person.
2. Estonia GDP Per Capita Growth (1993–2026)
3. Estonia GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $37,718 | +9.9% |
| 2025 | $34,325 | +9.2% |
| 2024 | $31,419 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | $30,273 | +6.7% |
| 2022 | $28,363 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | $27,970 | +17.0% |
| 2020 | $23,915 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | $24,024 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | $23,629 | +13.4% |
| 2017 | $20,844 | +11.7% |
| 2016 | $18,661 | +5.3% |
| 2015 | $17,724 | -13.9% |
| 2014 | $20,575 | +6.5% |
| 2013 | $19,311 | +9.9% |
| 2012 | $17,579 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | $17,552 | +19.4% |
| 2010 | $14,697 | -0.4% |
| 2009 | $14,757 | -19.2% |
| 2008 | $18,274 | +9.0% |
| 2007 | $16,766 | +32.4% |
| 2006 | $12,659 | +21.4% |
| 2005 | $10,429 | +16.9% |
| 2004 | $8,925 | +23.6% |
| 2003 | $7,218 | +34.7% |
| 2002 | $5,360 | +18.8% |
| 2001 | $4,513 | +10.5% |
| 2000 | $4,085 | -1.6% |
| 1999 | $4,151 | +1.3% |
| 1998 | $4,096 | +11.1% |
| 1997 | $3,687 | +9.1% |
| 1996 | $3,380 | +24.2% |
| 1995 | $2,721 | +59.0% |
| 1994 | $1,711 | +43.3% |
| 1993 | $1,194 | — |
4. Estonia GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+9.9%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+34.9%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+102.1%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+198.0%
(2006 to 2026)
Estonia’s GDP per capita has generally risen over the longer term as productivity, digital industries, investment, wages, exports, and European integration have expanded. Inflation, energy prices, external demand, interest rates, and population trends can influence annual changes. Historical data helps show how output per resident has evolved through periods of rapid convergence, slowdown, and economic recovery.
5. Estonia GDP Per Capita vs Europe and World
Estonia
$37,718
Europe Average
$59,767
World Average
$25,179
$0
$29,884
$59,767
USD
Estonia’s GDP per capita is approximately
36.9%
below the
Europe average
and
49.8%
above the world average.
6. Estonia GDP Per Capita Ranking in Europe
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #21 | Spain | $41,563 |
| #22 | Slovenia | $40,630 |
| #23 | Czech Republic | $39,795 |
| #24 | Estonia | $37,718 |
| #25 | Lithuania | $36,545 |
| #26 | Portugal | $35,434 |
| #27 | Poland | $31,336 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Estonia
Estonia GDP (Nominal)
$51.6 Billion
(2026)
Estonia GDP Per Capita
$37,718
(2026)
Estonia’s total GDP measures the full scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita relates that output to population. Total GDP shows the overall size of the Estonian economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer measure of production per resident. Together, the two indicators offer complementary views of national economic performance.
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8. Estonia GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $39,644 | +5.1% |
| 2028 | $41,799 | +5.4% |
| 2029 | $43,876 | +5.0% |
| 2030 | $45,880 | +4.6% |
Estonia GDP per capita is projected to reach $45,880 by 2030, representing a 21.6% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Estonia GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Estonia GDP per capita is estimated at $37,718 in 2026.
It ranks #36 globally and #24 in Europe.
GDP per capita increased by 9.9% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 34.9%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 102.1%.
It is approximately 36.9% below the Europe average.
It is approximately 49.8% above the world average.
The forecast reaches $45,880 by 2030, 21.6% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Estonia GDP Per Capita FAQs
Estonia GDP per capita is estimated at $37,718 in 2026.
Estonia ranks #36 globally and #24 in Europe by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 9.9% compared with 2025.
Estonia GDP per capita was approximately $17,724 in 2015.
Estonia GDP per capita is approximately 36.9% below the Europe average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.