First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Estonia

Estonia: First instance decisions on applications by type of decision was 805 Person in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
805 Person
Change on year
down 42.9%
World rank
25th
of 42 countries
All-time high
3,990 Person
in 2023
All-time low
10 Person
in 2008
Years of data
18
2008–2025

First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Estonia, 2008–2025

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k2008201620252008: 10 Person2009: 25 Person2010: 40 Person2011: 60 Person2012: 55 Person2013: 55 Person2014: 55 Person2015: 180 Person2016: 190 Person2017: 155 Person2018: 75 Person2019: 90 Person2020: 70 Person2021: 75 Person2022: 2.2k Person2023: 4.0k Person2024: 1.4k Person2025: 805 Person

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.

Analysis

Estonia recorded 805 Person for first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in 2025.

The figure is down 42.9% on the previous year and up 347.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Estonia peaked at 3,990 Person in 2023 and was at its lowest, 10 Person, in 2008.

That places Estonia 25th out of 42 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Estonia, year by year

Annual values for First instance decisions on applications by type of decision, citizenship, age and sex - annual aggregated data in Estonia, 2008 to 2025.
Year Person Change
2008 10 Person
2009 25 Person +150.0%
2010 40 Person +60.0%
2011 60 Person +50.0%
2012 55 Person -8.3%
2013 55 Person +0.0%
2014 55 Person +0.0%
2015 180 Person +227.3%
2016 190 Person +5.6%
2017 155 Person -18.4%
2018 75 Person -51.6%
2019 90 Person +20.0%
2020 70 Person -22.2%
2021 75 Person +7.1%
2022 2,195 Person +2826.7%
2023 3,990 Person +81.8%
2024 1,410 Person -64.7%
2025 805 Person -42.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 17.5 Person 10 Person 25 Person 2
2010s 95.5 Person 40 Person 190 Person 10
2020s 1,424 Person 70 Person 3,990 Person 6

Countries ranked near Estonia

  1. 22 Luxembourg 1,200 Person compare
  2. 23 Denmark 1,195 Person compare
  3. 24 Romania 1,190 Person compare
  4. 25 Estonia 805 Person compare
  5. 27 Czechia 565 Person compare
  6. 28 Latvia 520 Person compare
  7. 28 Latvia 520 Person compare

See the full ranking of 43 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is first instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Estonia?
First instance decisions on applications by type of decision in Estonia was 805 Person in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest first instance decisions on applications by type of decision recorded in Estonia?
The highest recorded value was 3,990 Person in 2023.
What is the lowest first instance decisions on applications by type of decision recorded in Estonia?
The lowest recorded value was 10 Person in 2008.
How does Estonia rank for first instance decisions on applications by type of decision?
Estonia ranks 25th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
Is first instance decisions on applications by type of decision rising or falling in Estonia?
Over the last ten years it is up 347.2%. 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 First instance decisions on applications by type of decision, citizenship, age and sex - annual aggregated data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
First instance decisions on applications by type of decision, citizenship, age and sex - annual aggregated data
Unit
Person
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
43 places, 739 data points, 2008–2025
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