Estonia Income Share Bottom 10%
Income share held by lowest 10% SI.DST.FRST.10
Estonia's income share bottom 10% was 3.00% in 2025, ranked 27th globally. This represents a 3.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2025.
Overview
Estonia's income share bottom 10% stood at 3.00% in 2025, a decline of +0.10pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.00% by 2025. Estonia ranked 27th globally.
Estonia's income share held by the bottom 10% of the population has shown a mixed trend over the 28-year period from 1993 to 2025. Initially, the share increased from 2.70% in 1993 to an all-time peak of 3.40% in 1995. However, this growth was short-lived, and the share declined to 2.00% in 2003, marking the lowest point during the observed period. Since then, the income share of the bottom 10% has gradually increased, reaching 3.00% in 2025, ranking Estonia 27th globally. This is slightly lower than Kenya, which ranks 25th with a 3.19% share, but higher than Serbia, which ranks 34th with a 2.94% share. The recent trend indicates a steady improvement in income distribution in Estonia, but sustained economic growth and targeted policies would be necessary to further reduce income inequality and continue this trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Income Share Bottom 10% | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3.00% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.00% | −0.10pp | #27 |
| 2023 | 3.10% | +0.30pp | #17 |
| 2022 | 2.80% | −0.30pp | #30 |
| 2021 | 3.10% | +0.10pp | #28 |
| 2020 | 3.00% | +0.00pp | #28 |
| 2019 | 3.00% | −0.10pp | #32 |
| 2018 | 3.10% | +0.10pp | #30 |
| 2017 | 3.00% | +0.10pp | #29 |
| 2016 | 2.90% | +0.20pp | #36 |
| 2015 | 2.70% | +0.30pp | #42 |
| 2014 | 2.40% | +0.00pp | #48 |
| 2013 | 2.40% | −0.20pp | #43 |
| 2012 | 2.60% | +0.00pp | #47 |
| 2011 | 2.60% | +0.10pp | #44 |
| 2010 | 2.50% | −0.30pp | #49 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Estonia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw income share bottom 10% improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Estonia's income share bottom 10% was 3.00% in 2025. Ranked 27th globally. This represents a 3.2% decrease from the previous year.
Estonia's income share bottom 10% peaked at 3.40% in 1995.
The lowest income share bottom 10% in Estonia was 2.00% in 2003.
Estonia ranks 27th globally in income share bottom 10% as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.DST.FRST.10. Data sourced from World Bank.
Estonia's income share bottom 10% is projected to reach 3.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The income share bottom 10% of Estonia in 2025 was 3.00%. This ranks 27th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_estonia_income-bottom-10,
title = {Estonia Income Share Bottom 10%},
url = {https://historysaid.com/estonia/income-bottom-10/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}