Estonia

3rd review · HLPF 2026 · New York
Country
Estonia
Review
Estonia’s third VNR
Presented at
HLPF 2026, New York (7–16 July)
Source
Estonia’s own 2026 main messages

What they reported

Ranked 17th in the 2025 global Sustainable Development Report, with over 95% healthcare coverage.

Greenhouse-gas emissions down over 66% since 1990.

Priorities and asks

Tackling rising absolute poverty, meeting a 2035 gender-equality target, cutting emissions, and supporting Ukraine.

What stands out

Beyond the 17 SDGs, Estonia adds a national goal of maintaining the viability of its language and culture.

The data angle

All central-government indicators are public in the online “Tree of Truth” dashboard, alongside regular statistical reviews.

Estonia: “Even though relative poverty has decreased, absolute poverty has, despite policy efforts, increased, leaving certain vulnerable groups at higher risk.”

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This summary is drawn from Estonia’s own 2026 main messages; figures are as the government reported them and were not independently verified. Edition is noted only where the country states its own.