Noise from neighbours or from the street by degree of urbanisation in Estonia
Estonia: Noise from neighbours or from the street by degree of urbanisation was 12.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Noise from neighbours or from the street by degree of urbanisation in Estonia, 2004–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
In 2023, noise from neighbours or from the street by degree of urbanisation in Estonia stood at 12.6%.
That represents a change of up 46.5% on the previous year and down 20.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, noise from neighbours or from the street by degree of urbanisation in Estonia peaked at 56.0% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 8.6%, in 2020.
Estonia ranks 36th of 44 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Noise from neighbours or from the street by degree of urbanisation in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 56.0% | — |
| 2005 | 28.0% | -50.0% |
| 2006 | 30.9% | +10.4% |
| 2007 | 31.8% | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 24.1% | -24.2% |
| 2009 | 17.5% | -27.4% |
| 2010 | 15.3% | -12.6% |
| 2011 | 17.8% | +16.3% |
| 2012 | 17.6% | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 15.8% | -10.2% |
| 2014 | 15.9% | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 14.8% | -6.9% |
| 2016 | 16.5% | +11.5% |
| 2017 | 12.2% | -26.1% |
| 2018 | 10.6% | -13.1% |
| 2019 | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 2020 | 8.6% | -12.2% |
| 2023 | 12.6% | +46.5% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 12.6% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 19.3%, 65% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 12.6% is below the median for high income countries, which is 20.8%, 61% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.4% | 17.5% | 56.0% | 6 |
| 2010s | 14.6% | 9.8% | 17.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.6% | 8.6% | 12.6% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More urban development data for Estonia
- Population in the largest city 47.4% (2025)
- Population density 32.07 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 5.92 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in largest city 457,657 (2025)
- 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)
- Expenditure on housing function by type of benefit and means-testing 26.89 Million euro (2024)
- Wagons and their load capacity by type of wagons 8,572 Number (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is noise from neighbours or from the street by degree of urbanisation in Estonia?
- Noise from neighbours or from the street by degree of urbanisation in Estonia was 12.6% in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest noise from neighbours or from the street by degree of urbanisation recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 56.0% in 2004.
- What is the lowest noise from neighbours or from the street by degree of urbanisation recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.6% in 2020.
- How does Estonia rank for noise from neighbours or from the street by degree of urbanisation?
- Estonia ranks 36th out of 44 countries with data for 2023.
- Is noise from neighbours or from the street by degree of urbanisation rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.3%. 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 Noise from neighbours or from the street by degree of urbanisation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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