What family benefits does the Estonian state currently provide for households with children?

The Estonian state offers various family benefits for households with children, which depend on the number of children, their ages, and the family composition.

Family Benefits 
Estonian family benefits depend on the number of children, their ages, and the family composition.

Parental Benefits 
There are four types of parental benefits: mother’s, father’s, shared, and adopter’s parental benefits. The amounts depend on the applicant’s average social tax contributions during the calculation period.

Child Support  
If the person obligated to pay child support fails to do so, the state pays up to €200 per month per child. This support is available during court, enforcement, or bankruptcy proceedings.

Additional Contributions to the Funded Pension 
If you stay at home on parental leave with a child under three, the state pays an additional 4% of the Estonian average monthly income subject to social tax into your second pension pillar each month.

Last updated: 17 September 2024