Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Estonia
Estonia: Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing was 26.89 Million euro in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Estonia, 1999–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million euro.
Analysis
The most recent figure for expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Estonia is 26.89 Million euro, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 2.5% on the previous year and up 322.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Estonia peaked at 27.57 Million euro in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3.21 Million euro, in 2005.
That places Estonia 34th out of 44 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Million euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 6.71 Million euro | — |
| 2000 | 5.97 Million euro | -11.0% |
| 2001 | 5.4 Million euro | -9.5% |
| 2002 | 6.15 Million euro | +13.9% |
| 2003 | 6.62 Million euro | +7.6% |
| 2004 | 4.5 Million euro | -32.0% |
| 2005 | 3.21 Million euro | -28.7% |
| 2006 | 5.31 Million euro | +65.4% |
| 2007 | 3.41 Million euro | -35.8% |
| 2008 | 3.64 Million euro | +6.7% |
| 2009 | 4.81 Million euro | +32.1% |
| 2010 | 7.17 Million euro | +49.1% |
| 2011 | 8.1 Million euro | +13.0% |
| 2012 | 7.78 Million euro | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 7.4 Million euro | -4.9% |
| 2014 | 6.37 Million euro | -13.9% |
| 2015 | 5.32 Million euro | -16.5% |
| 2016 | 15.52 Million euro | +191.7% |
| 2017 | 15.99 Million euro | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 16.47 Million euro | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 15.92 Million euro | -3.3% |
| 2020 | 17.35 Million euro | +9.0% |
| 2021 | 18.22 Million euro | +5.0% |
| 2022 | 22.24 Million euro | +22.1% |
| 2023 | 27.57 Million euro | +24.0% |
| 2024 | 26.89 Million euro | -2.5% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 26.89 Million euro is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 337.52 Million euro, 8% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 26.89 Million euro is below the median for high income countries, which is 381.65 Million euro, 7% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Estonia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +191.7% | 5.32 Million euro | 15.52 Million euro |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.71 Million euro | 6.71 Million euro | 6.71 Million euro | 1 |
| 2000s | 4.9 Million euro | 3.21 Million euro | 6.62 Million euro | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.6 Million euro | 5.32 Million euro | 16.47 Million euro | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.45 Million euro | 17.35 Million euro | 27.57 Million euro | 5 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More urban development data for Estonia
- Population in the largest city 47.4% (2025)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 5.92 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in largest city 457,657 (2025)
- Population density 32.07 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- Establishments, bedrooms and bed-places in tourist accommodation, by 1,233 Number (2025)
- PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO 0.0% (2017)
- Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by degree of 6.65 million Number (2024)
- Housing cost overburden rate by NUTS 2 region 8.8% (2025)
- Wagons and their load capacity by type of wagons 8,572 Number (2024)
- Road freight transport by load capacity (LC) of vehicle and type of 3,913 Million tonne-kilometre (TKM) (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Estonia?
- Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing in Estonia was 26.89 Million euro in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 27.57 Million euro in 2023.
- What is the lowest expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.21 Million euro in 2005.
- How does Estonia rank for expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing?
- Estonia ranks 34th out of 44 countries with data for 2024.
- Is expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 322.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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