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Estonia Happiness Index

Estonia's happiness index fell to 6.42 points in 2024, down from 6.45 points in 2023, according to The World Happiness Report 2025. This represents a decrease of 0.5% (0.03) from the previous year. Estonia has happiness index higher than the global median (6.42 points vs median 5.82 points). Compared with the median in Europe, Estonia is lower (6.42 points vs regional median 6.51 points) and ranks 23rd out of 42 countries in Europe.

Estonia's life expectancy rose to 78.49 years in 2023, up from 77.84 years in 2022.

Yearly Historical Data (2011-2024)

(in 0 (worst life) to 10 (best life))
Year Happiness Index
2024 6.42
2023 6.45
2022 6.46
2021 6.34
2020 6.19
2019 6.02
2018 5.89
2017 5.74
2016 5.61
2015 5.52
2014 5.43
2012 5.43
2011 5.33
Estonia Happiness Index : Definition
The Happiness Index of Estonia is the national average of self-reported life evaluations on a 0-10 ladder scale, where 0 represents the worst possible life and 10 the best possible life, explained by factors such as income, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and perceptions of corruption.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Adult Literacy Rate 99.9% 100% 2021
Gini Index 32.3 points 31.8 points 2022
Homicide Rate 1.96 3.16 2021
Population 1.37M 1.37M 2024
Poverty Rate 0.5% 0.3% 2022
Primary Enrollment Rate 99.26% 98.81% 2022