Estonia grandparent population statistics for 2026

As of early 2026, there are 330,291 grandparents in Estonia, representing 24.3% of the population. Data from Statistics Estonia indicates that grandmothers outnumber grandfathers by 90,605, with 210,448 grandmothers and 119,843 grandfathers.

The average age of grandparents is approximately 69 years, with grandmothers averaging 69.9 years and grandfathers 68.1 years. The demographic shows significant age diversity, including 169 grandparents under the age of 40 and 95 individuals over the age of 100.

Regarding living arrangements, 57% of grandparents reside in urban areas, 36% in rural areas, and 7% in small towns. While 8% live with their grandchildren, 26% live alone. On average, a grandparent has three grandchildren, though some individuals have more than 30.