Welfare
Population with a high burden of care
The percentage shows the share of the population aged 16 and over who have a high burden of care. It means that they need to spend at least 20 hours per week to assist or care for another member of the household.
The indicator is also a measure of performance in the Estonian National Strategy on Sustainable Development.
The indicator is also a measure of performance in the Estonian National Strategy on Sustainable Development.
2023: 2.4%
Yellow leaves
In “Estonia 2035” and Government Action Plan, yellow leaves indicate that the indicator value is improving but the desired result has not been achieved.
Source: Statistics Estonia
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