Markets

Estonia

Unemployment Rate
7.6%
Average Salary
1 741 EUR
Economically Active Population
597 thousand
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About Estonia

Estonia offers a dynamic labor market with a skilled, adaptable workforce known for its tech-savviness and multilingual abilities. The country's world-class education system emphasizes innovation and collaborates closely with industries, ensuring a steady supply of graduates. Straightforward labor laws, low unionization, and efficient hiring processes create an inviting business environment for any organization. The legislation is liberal and offers a lot of flexibility in agreeing on terms and conditions of employment.

Navigating the workplace in Estonia is refreshingly simple. Communication is direct, and complex hierarchies are unnecessary. Recruitment in Estonia is mostly done online, so any recruitment strategy should involve a trustworthy online recruitment portal to ensure visibility. Still, appearances can be misleading. Beneath the surface, the Estonian labor market is a highly competitive arena. To successfully recruit in Estonia, employers must offer an appealing salary and an inviting benefits package to attract job seekers. And that is why you need a strong recruitment partner.

Data

Unemployment
Whole country: 7.6%
Capital city: 7.2%
Average salary
Whole country: 1 741 EUR
Capital city: 1 975 EUR
Population
Population: 1.3 million
Economically active population: 597 thousand
Education split
Primary or basic education: 19.4%
Secondary: 42%
Higher: 37.4%
Other or unknown: 1.1%
Currency
EUR
Strongest industries
Manufacturing
Trade/service
Transport
ICT