Well-being
65% of people and 34% of enterprises use AI
The latest information technology surveys conducted by Statistics Estonia show that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) increased significantly in 2026 compared with the year before. AI use was up both among enterprises and among individuals, with the use of AI tools for private purposes rising by 53%. There was also a rise in the use of internet-connected devices, such as smart TVs and smart watches.
Life expectancy in Estonia is 79.8 years, healthy life expectancy is 57.3 years
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2025, life expectancy at birth was 79.8 years in Estonia. The number of healthy life years at birth was 57.3 years in 2025, which means that the indicator fell to the level of 2021 and 2022.
At-risk-of-poverty rate down, absolute poverty rate up in Estonia
According to Statistics Estonia, 19.5% of Estonia’s population lived at risk of poverty and 3.4% in absolute poverty in 2024. Compared with 2023, the share of people living at risk of poverty fell by 0.7 percentage points. The share of people living in absolute poverty, however, increased by 0.5 percentage points.