Work life

According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2025, there were 9,130 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions, and organisations of Estonia. This is 4.9% less than in the same quarter last year. In the first quarter, 5,633 persons left their job at the initiative of the employer.

According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2025, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 2,011 euros, which is 6.1% higher than in the first quarter of 2024. 

According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2025, the unemployment rate was 8.6%, the employment rate was 67.4%, and the labour force participation rate was 73.7%.