Work life

According to Statistics Estonia, in the second quarter of 2025, there were 10,344 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions, and organisations of Estonia. This is 4.4% more than in the same quarter last year. In the second quarter, 5,731 persons left their job at the initiative of the employer.

According to Statistics Estonia's revised data, in the second quarter of 2025, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were €2,126, which is 5.9% higher than in the second quarter of 2024. 

According to Statistics Estonia, in the second quarter of 2025, the unemployment rate was 7.8%, the employment rate was 68.9%, and the labour force participation rate was 74.8%.