Estonia

Food, chemicals, electronics, and construction are important sectors in the Estonian economy, with oil shale mining also being an important activity. Education has traditionally been highly valued in Estonia, with the population attaining high levels of education compared with the EU average. In general, tertiary level education is valued higher than vocational education and training. Estonia is facing population decline and its employment will shrink in forthcoming years. Sectors where further employment growth is expected include ICT services, professional services and also water & waste treatment. Most new jobs will be created for teaching professionals, drivers & vehicle operators and office associate professionals. More than 9 out 10 all job openings (including replacements for vacated jobs) till 2030 will be for high- or medium-level qualifications. Similar to other central and eastern European countries, job opportunities for people with low qualifications will be scarce in Estonia.