Top 3 Destinations for Estonia Expats (2023 Data via 2025 OECD Report)
The report estimates that 4,300 Estonian citizens left for other OECD countries in 2023, down 7% from the year before:
| Country of Origin | Destination Country | # of Migrants |
|---|---|---|
| Estonia | Finland | ~1,376 (32% of overall Estonian outflow) |
| Estonia | Germany | ~430 (10% of overall Estonian outflow) |
| Estonia | Sweden | ~430 (10% of overall Estonian outflow) |
Finland takes nearly a third. The two countries are just 80km apart across the Gulf of Finland, and the languages are related. Germany and Sweden are tied for second at 10% each.
So if Estonians are headed to Finland, Germany, and Sweden, where are those countries sending their people?
Emigration of Finnish citizens (to OECD countries) was 9,200 in 2023. ~18% went to Sweden, 15% to Spain, and 11% to the Netherlands.
Emigration of German citizens (to OECD countries) was 145,000 in 2023. ~18% went to Switzerland, 14% to Austria, and 13% to Poland.
Emigration of Swedish citizens (to OECD countries) was 22,000 in 2023. ~18% went to Spain, 15% to Germany, and 10% to Norway.
| Country of Origin | Top Destination Country | # of Migrants |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | Sweden | ~1,656 |
| Germany | Switzerland | ~26,100 |
| Sweden | Spain | ~3,960 |