Work life

According to Statistics Estonia, in the second quarter of 2026, there were 8,363 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions and organisations of Estonia. This is nearly 2,000 job vacancies fewer than in the second quarter last year.

According to Statistics Estonia, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 2,243 euros in the second quarter of 2026. Compared with the second quarter of 2025, the average gross wages and salaries increased by 5.5%, or 117 euros.

According to Statistics Estonia, in the second quarter of 2026, the unemployment rate was 6.6%, the employment rate was 68.6%, and the labour force participation rate was 73.4%. The unemployment rate decreased, but employment indicators did not improve much.