A Peek into Estonia's Current Scenario
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Estonians' Sense of Security Remains Elevated According to Recent Study
The latest survey, conducted in December, reveals minimal changes from the previous one in September. Here's a rundown of the key highlights:
Life Satisfaction: A Mixed Bag
Overall satisfaction with life has witnessed a slight dip, sliding from 71% in September to 65% in December. Financial security also took a hit, with 54% of Estonians now feeling insecure, compared to 42% in September. Residents of other nationalities, however, experienced an increase in financial insecurity, rising from 55% to 67% between the two surveys.
Safety: Sense of Security Remains Stable
People's sense of security remains relatively unchanged, with 70% of Estonians and residents of other nationalities collectively feeling safe in Estonia. Interestingly, people of other nationalities are more likely to feel their nation can feel secure compared to Estonians.
NATO Membership: A Bulwark of Support
Estonia's NATO membership continues to enjoy strong support, with 77% of the population backing it compared to 79% in September. Support among Estonians themselves has remained consistent, whilst among residents of other nationalities, it dipped slightly from 53% in September to 48% in December.
Taxation: Less Call for Changes
Support for taxation changes has dwindled, with only 39% of the population believing changes are necessary compared to 50% in May. Those of other nationalities are more anti-tax change than Estonians, with 74% thinking the changes are unnecessary versus 49% of Estonians.
Ukrainian Refugees: Welcoming Hands
Support for accepting Ukrainian refugees remains robust, with 63% of the population in favor—a marginal increase from 60% in September. Among Estonians, support has risen slightly from 66% to 72%, while support among residents of other nationalities has remained relatively constant.
Russian Hostilities in Ukraine: Strong Condemnation
84% of the population condemns Russian hostilities in Ukraine, with minimal change when compared to September. Once again, a noticeable difference arises along national lines, with 96% of Estonians opposing Russia's actions compared to 60% of residents of other nationalities.
As the year draws to a close, the final public opinion monitoring survey for 2023, conducted by Turu-uuringute AS, tallied the opinions of 1,252 Estonian residents aged 15 and over through online and phone interviews.
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- The Estonian government has released the results of the final public opinion monitoring survey for 2023, conducted by Turu-uiringute AS, which polled 1,252 Estonian residents aged 15 and over.
- life satisfaction in Estonia dipped slightly in December, with only 65% of residents reporting overall satisfaction, down from 71% in September.
- People's sense of security remains stable in Estonia, with 70% of Estonians and residents of other nationalities feeling safe, according to the survey.
- The survey revealed that Estonia's NATO membership continues to enjoy strong support, with 77% of the population backing it.
- Support for changes in taxation has dwindled, with only 39% of the population believing changes are necessary compared to 50% in May, according to the survey.
- The survey found that support for accepting Ukrainian refugees remains robust in Estonia, with 63% of the population in favor, up from 60% in September.
