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Ida-Viru county lost almost 2% of its population in 2025

Omissions

• The ERR article found references 2024 data (1,800 population decline), not 2025 data as claimed
• No official Statistics Estonia county-level data for 2025 was located
• The claim could not be cross-referenced with primary official sources

Sources

• SecondaryERR News - Estonia's population grew in only 3 counties in 2024Ida-Viru County population shrinks by 1,800 in 2024
• SecondaryGlobal Estonian - Estonia's population fell by over 7000 in 2025Estonia's population was 7,041 lower at start of 2026 than a year ago according to preliminary Statistics Estonia data