Why Almost Nobody Lives in the Baltics: Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania Explained

The Baltic states are beautiful, modern—and surprisingly sparsely populated. We break down why: post-Soviet emigration to wealthier EU countries, low birth rates in the 1990s–2000s, rural depopulation, wage gaps, and long winters. Then we look at the rebound: return migration, booming tech hubs (Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius), EU/NATO stability, and why many are moving back for quality of life. Myths vs. data, plus what the future might hold.