Norstat
Ühiskonnauuringute Instituut
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Ühiskonnauuringute Instituut
1000 respondents
The next General election in Estonia is expected in 2027.
Based on the Norstat projection, the incumbent governing parties would currently secure 12.9% of the parliamentary seats.
The latest opinion poll for the Estonian election, conducted by Norstat on December 14, 2025, shows Isamaa leading with 29.1%. They are followed by Keskerakond: 19.5%, EKRE: 14%, SDE: 13.8%, Reformierakond: 12.3%, Parempoolsed: 6.7%, E200: 2.4% and EER: 0.7%. Other parties secure 1.5% of the votes.
Norstat achieved a PolitPro Score of 69 out of 100.
On average, Norstat's figures deviate by 2.1 percentage points between their final pre-election polls and actual election results.
In 32% of polls, Norstat rated EKRE higher than the PolitPro Election Trend (average of all institutes).
In 28% of polls, Norstat rated Isamaa higher than the PolitPro Election Trend (average of all institutes).
In 31% of polls, Norstat rated Keskerakond higher than the PolitPro Election Trend (average of all institutes).
In 40% of polls, Norstat rated Reformierakond higher than the PolitPro Election Trend (average of all institutes).
In 31% of polls, Norstat rated E200 lower than the PolitPro Election Trend (average of all institutes).
In 23% of polls, Norstat rated EKRE lower than the PolitPro Election Trend (average of all institutes).
In 22% of polls, Norstat rated Keskerakond lower than the PolitPro Election Trend (average of all institutes).
In 21% of polls, Norstat rated Reformierakond lower than the PolitPro Election Trend (average of all institutes).
In 32% of polls, Norstat rated SDE lower than the PolitPro Election Trend (average of all institutes).
The electoral threshold for the Riigikogu election in Estonia is 5%.
According to Norstat, 6 parties are projected to surpass the electoral threshold and enter Estonia's parliament: Isamaa with 31 representatives, Keskerakond with 21 representatives, EKRE with 15 representatives, SDE with 14 representatives, Reformierakond with 13 representatives and Parempoolsed with 7 representatives.
The Estonian Parliament (Riigikogu) comprises 101 members, elected every four years through a proportional representation system. The country is divided into 12 multi-member electoral districts. Estonia leads globally in 'i-voting,' allowing citizens to securely cast their ballots online, a method utilized by over half the electorate. Seat allocation occurs in three stages: simple quotas in electoral districts, list mandates at the county level, and finally, compensatory mandates nationally to ensure high proportionality.
To enter the Riigikogu, Estonia enforces a nationwide 5% electoral threshold. Parties must secure this percentage of valid votes to be considered for list and compensatory mandates. However, individual candidates can still enter parliament without reaching the 5% threshold if they achieve a simple quota (known as a 'personal mandate') in their respective electoral district. This rule balances the stability of the party system with the significance of strong local personalities.
Given that Estonia's electoral system typically produces a multi-party parliament, coalition governments are the norm. Following an election, the President appoints a Prime Minister candidate – usually the leader of the strongest party – who then endeavors to form a coalition. The new government requires formal approval from the Riigikogu to take office. Estonian politics often features pragmatic alliances, frequently focusing on digitalization, economic stability, and national security.