The ethnic breakdown is currently 69% Estonian, 25% Russian, 2% Ukranian, 1% Belarusians, 0.8% Finns and 1.6% other. Before WW2, ethnic Estonians made up 88% of the total population, at which time the largest minority groups were Germans, Russians, Swedes, Jews, Latvians, Poles, Finns and Ingrians.
How many ethnic Estonians are there?
In 2008, thirteen of Estonia’s fifteen counties were over 80% ethnic Estonian. The counties with the highest percentage Estonians are Hiiu County (98.4%) and Saare County (98.3%).
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Population of Estonia by ethnic group 1897–2021.
Ethnic group | Ukrainians | |
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census 19592 | Number | 15,769 |
% | 1.3 | |
census 19703 | Number | 28,086 |
% | 2.1 |
What are the top 3 ethnic groups of Estonia by percentages?
Largest Ethnic Groups In Estonia
Rank | Ethnic Background | Number Living in Estonia, 2016 |
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2 | Russian | 330,263 |
3 | Ukrainian | 23,256 |
4 | Belarusian | 12,171 |
5 | Finnish | 7,659 |
What is the race of Estonia?
The ethnic breakdown is currently 69% Estonian, 25% Russian, 2% Ukranian, 1% Belarusians, 0.8% Finns and 1.6% other. Before WW2, ethnic Estonians made up 88% of the total population, at which time the largest minority groups were Germans, Russians, Swedes, Jews, Latvians, Poles, Finns and Ingrians.
Why is Estonia losing population?
The main culprit is the sub-replacement fertility rate in Estonia, though factors such as lower levels of emigration and higher levels of immigration may also play a role. Statistics Estonia’s figures show an 11 percent fall in population over the next 60 years, or 145,200 people.
What is the most religious country?
Countries/Districts
Rank | Country/District | Yes, important |
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1 | Estonia | 16% |
2 | Sweden | 17% |
3 | Denmark | 19% |
4 | Czechia | 21% |
Who rules Estonia?
Estonia
Republic of Estonia Eesti Vabariik (Estonian) | |
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Government | Unitary parliamentary republic |
• President | Kersti Kaljulaid |
• Prime Minister | Kaja Kallas |
• Speaker of the Riigikogu | Jüri Ratas |