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    Estonia

    Continent
    Europe
    Capital
    Tallinn
    Population
    1,193,791
    Sub-Zones
    15
    General Information
    Basic details about Estonia
    Population:
    1,193,791
    Area:
    45,228 sq km
    Currency:
    euros
    Languages:
    Estonian, Russian 28.5, other 3.7, unspecified 0.6
    Economic Overview
    Key economic indicators for Estonia
    GDP:
    $58.199 billion
    GDP per Capita:
    $42,500
    GDP Growth:
    -3.02%
    Inflation:
    9.16%
    Unemployment:
    6.35%
    Public Debt:
    24.9% of GDP
    Credit Rating:
    AA- (2011)
    Political System
    Governance structure of Estonia
    Government Type:
    parliamentary republic
    Head of State:
    President Alar KARIS (since 11 October 2021)
    Head of Government:
    Prime Minister Kristen MICHAL (since 23 July 2024)
    Judiciary:
    Supreme Court (consists of 19 justices, including the chief justice, and organized into civil, criminal, administrative, and constitutional review chambers)
    Administrative Divisions:
    15 urban municipalities (linnad, singular - linn), 64 rural municipalities (vallad, singular vald)

    Major Political Parties

    • Not specified
    International Relations
    Global position and alliances
    UN Member:
    Yes
    EU Member:
    Yes
    Diplomatic Presence:
    2131 Massachusetts Ave, NWWashington, DC, 20008

    Major Alliances and Organizations

    EUNATOOECD
    Economic Sectors & Trade
    Detailed economic breakdown

    Major Economic Sectors

    Agriculture
    1.9% (2023 est.)
    Industry
    21.7% (2023 est.)
    Services
    64.5% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data

    Trade Volume

    Exports:
    $32.147 billion
    Imports:
    $31.796 billion

    Major Trading Partners

    Finland 14
    Latvia 10
    Lithuania 9
    Sweden 7
    Russia 6

    Economic Outlook

    Estonia has a -3.02% GDP growth rate with 9.16% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.