In 2017 however the net migration from Estonia was negative, as Estonians are returning to their country.

Reasons for this are the rise of salaries in Estonia and family ties.

In spite of this, the Estonian population is still growing, although at a much slower rate than previously.

[7] The employment rate of Estonians is 76%, higher than Finns.

[8] As of 2023, from the population with an Estonian citizenship, 22 626 were employees and 4375 were entrepreneurs.