Estonians Rank Among Europe’s Most Active Donors. Who Is Giving More Than Us?

Europeans donated a smaller share of their income in 2025 than the global average, but the figures reveal striking differences between countries. Nearly six in 10 Europeans gave money to charity, directly to people in need or for religious reasons, according to the Charities Aid Foundation’s latest World Giving Report, as reported by Euronews.

The report raises a question about how people give: some societies donate infrequently but contribute a large share of their income, while others give more often but in smaller amounts. It also examines where Estonia and its neighboring countries fit within that picture.

The report identifies a wide gap across Europe, from Romania, which rose to first place, to countries where charitable giving is scarcely noticeable.