In 2025, the number of employed people in Estonia was 698,780 people. From 1993 to 2025, the figure dropped by 120 people, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory. Between 2025 and 2027, the number will decrease by 3,150 people.
The indicator describes the number of employed people. This refers to persons who during a pre-defined period, either: a) performed wage or salary work, b) held a formal attachment to their job (even if not currently working), (c) performed for-profit work for personal or family gain , (d) were with an enterprise although temporarily not at work for any specific reason.
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IMF. (December 22, 2025). Number of employed people in Estonia from 1993 to 2027 (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 21, 2026, from /statistics/795236/employment-in-estonia/
IMF. "Number of employed people in Estonia from 1993 to 2027 (in 1,000s)." Chart. December 22, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 21, 2026. /statistics/795236/employment-in-estonia/
IMF. (2025). Number of employed people in Estonia from 1993 to 2027 (in 1,000s). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 21, 2026. /statistics/795236/employment-in-estonia/
IMF. "Number of Employed People in Estonia from 1993 to 2027 (in 1,000s)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 22 Dec 2025, /statistics/795236/employment-in-estonia/
IMF, Number of employed people in Estonia from 1993 to 2027 (in 1,000s) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/795236/employment-in-estonia/ (last visited July 21, 2026)
Number of employed people in Estonia from 1993 to 2027 (in 1,000s) [Graph], IMF, December 22, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/795236/employment-in-estonia/
