Estonia currently has about 1.36 million inhabitants, according to preliminary official data as of 1 January 2026.

Quick Scoop

  • Population on 1 January 2026: 1,362,954 people.
  • This is 7,041 fewer people than a year earlier.
  • The decline comes from more deaths than births and slightly negative net migration (more people leaving than arriving).

So if you’re wondering “how many people live in Estonia” right now, a good up‑to‑date figure is around 1.36 million residents.

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