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Publishing Overview

These statistics are based on books published in Estonia and registered in the Estonian National Bibliography (print, e-books, audiobooks).

Publisher statistics are a valuable tool for several reasons. They help to monitor the dynamics of the publishing landscape, identify trends and patterns, and assess the contribution of publishers to Estonian culture and education. They also provide interesting information for those who want to learn more about the book market, including literary researchers, educators, and library specialists.

Printed book publishing in 2024

According to the Estonian National Bibliography (as of 31.05.2025), there were 680 publishing houses in Estonia in 2024, publishing a total of 3,290 titles.

publishers 2024

Largest print book publishers in 2024 (as of 31.05.2025)

Publisher 1. Koolibri
Number of publications 202
Publisher 2. Tartu Ülikool
Number of publications 179
Publisher 3. Ersen
Number of publications 147
Publisher 4. Varrak
Number of publications 123
Publisher 5. Tänapäev
Number of publications 117
Publisher 6. Pegasus
Number of publications 101
Publisher 7. Sinisukk
Number of publications 101
Publisher 8. Eesti Raamat
Number of publications 100
Publisher 9. Lettel Books
Number of publications 93
Publisher 10. Rahva Raamat
Number of publications 87

Publishers of e-books and audiobooks

According to the Estonian National Bibliography (as of 31.05.2025), there were 160 publishing houses in Estonia in 2024, which published a total of 1485 e-book titles.

Major e-book publishers in 2024 (as of 31.05.2025)

Publisher 1. Ersen
Number of publications 227
Publisher 2. Tartu Ülikool
Number of publications 183
Publisher 3. Varrak
Number of publications 95
Publisher 4. Eesti Raamat
Number of publications 94
Publisher 5. Tallinna Tehnikaülikool
Number of publications 76
Publisher 6. Pegasus
Number of publications 68
Publisher 7. Rahva Raamat
Number of publications 58
Publisher 8. Tallinna Ülikool
Number of publications 43
Publisher 9. Rahvusvaheline Kaitseuuringute Keskus
Number of publications 41
Publisher 10.-12. Eesti Maaülikool
Number of publications 34
Publisher 10.-12 Petrone
Number of publications 34
Publisher 10.-12 Vesta (Ühinenud Ajakirjad)
Number of publications 34

Major audiobook publishers in 2024 (as of 31.05.2025)

Publisher 1. Tulip
Number of publications 72
Publisher 2. Pegasus
Number of publications 57
Publisher 3. Patrone Print
Number of publications 50
Publisher 4. Eesti Raamat
Number of publications 47
Publisher 5. Varrak
Number of publications 37
Publisher 6. Tänapäev
Number of publications 24
Publisher 7. Raudhammas
Number of publications 23
Publisher 8. Foorum
Number of publications 11
Publisher 9. Fantaasia
Number of publications 10
Publisher 10. Menu Meedia
Number of publications 10

Contact

Book Statistics
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