Estonia is a country in Northern Europe, Europe. In 2025 it has about 1.3 million people (UN estimate), the 153rd most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1991Population: 153rd
Estoniaエストニア
Region
Northern Europe, Europe
Population
about 1.3 million (153rd)
Area
45,399 km² (127th)
UN member since
September 17, 1991
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Estonia in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 1.3 million, the 153rd most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/92 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 45,399 km², the 127th largest of the 193. That is about 1/8 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 30.
Joining the United Nations
Estonia joined the United Nations on September 17, 1991.
That was 35 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Countries that joined on the same day: Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Marshall Islands, Micronesia(Federated States of), Republic of Korea.
Think about it
Q1Compare Estonia’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Estonia on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Estonia, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 10 UN member states in Northern Europe. The one with the most people is United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.