Estonia GNI per Capita
GNI divided by midyear population NY.GNP.PCAP.CD
Estonia's gni per capita was $30,364 in 2025, ranked 48th globally. This represents a 5.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2025.
Overview
Estonia's gni per capita stood at $30,364 in 2025, a rise of +$1,484 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $30,364 by 2025. Estonia ranked 48th globally.
Estonia’s gross national income per capita has risen dramatically since the earliest World Bank observation in 1995, when it stood at 3,020.00, to reach an all‑time high of 30,364.00 in 2025, ranking 48th globally. This thirty‑year expansion reflects sustained productivity gains, integration into the European Union, and a shift toward high‑value services and digital industries. The trajectory parallels that of its Baltic neighbour Lithuania, whose 2025 GNI per capita of 29,077.00 places it just below Estonia, and both outpace the 31,934.00 recorded for Czechia, a Central European peer. While the post‑Soviet transition period in the late 1990s marked the trough, the subsequent decade of structural reforms and foreign investment propelled the upward swing that culminated in the current peak. Continuing investment in technology, education, and export diversification will be pivotal for maintaining this upward trend, although adverse external shocks could alter the trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | GNI per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $32,716 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $31,540 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $30,364 | - | - |
| 2025 | $30,364 | +$1,484 | #48 |
| 2024 | $28,880 | +$1,230 | #44 |
| 2023 | $27,650 | +$70 | #48 |
| 2022 | $27,580 | +$1,090 | #48 |
| 2021 | $26,490 | +$2,910 | #47 |
| 2020 | $23,580 | +$90 | #46 |
| 2019 | $23,490 | +$1,890 | #50 |
| 2018 | $21,600 | +$2,460 | #49 |
| 2017 | $19,140 | +$500 | #51 |
| 2016 | $18,640 | −$260 | #50 |
| 2015 | $18,900 | −$310 | #52 |
| 2014 | $19,210 | +$840 | #51 |
| 2013 | $18,370 | +$1,460 | #54 |
| 2012 | $16,910 | +$1,010 | #55 |
| 2011 | $15,900 | +$1,320 | #54 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Estonia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gni per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Estonia's gni per capita was $30,364 in 2025. Ranked 48th globally. This represents a 5.1% increase from the previous year.
Estonia's gni per capita peaked at $30,364 in 2025.
The lowest gni per capita in Estonia was $3,020 in 1995.
Estonia ranks 48th globally in gni per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Estonia's gni per capita is projected to reach $30,364 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gni per capita of Estonia in 2025 was $30,364. This ranks 48th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_estonia_gni-per-capita,
title = {Estonia GNI per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/estonia/gni-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}