Migration balance of Estonian citizens negative for the first time in years
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In 2024, fewer Estonian citizens moved to Estonia than left the country: 5,218 Estonian citizens arrived, while 6,472 departed — 1,254 more leaving than arriving.
The last time the migration balance for Estonian citizens was negative was in 2020.
Compared with 2023, immigration decreased by 540 citizens, while emigration increased by 961.
The most significant changes in the migration patterns of Estonian citizens last year occurred among men aged 35-44, who in 2023 had still been arriving in greater numbers than leaving. In 2024, however, their migration balance turned negative by 300 people. Similarly, emigration also grew considerably among women aged 30-44.
