TAI releases county health data on interactive map for the first time

The Health and Welfare Information Systems Centre (TAI) has published, for the first time, comprehensive health and wellbeing indicators for all Estonian counties on an interactive data dashboard. The new platform allows anyone to view their region's data in real time and compare it with the Estonian average. Previously, comprehensive reviews were released only once every four years.

The Health and Welfare Information Systems Centre (TAI) has taken a significant step in Estonia's healthcare sector by publishing, for the first time, comprehensive health and wellbeing indicators for each county on an interactive data dashboard. Now anyone can easily check online how their home county compares to the Estonian average.

What can you find on the dashboard?

The new platform brings together a large amount of data in one place. Users can view their county's health indicators in real time and dive deeper into individual indicators complete with explanations, additional visualizations, and data sources. Information is available on the average life expectancy of residents and years lived in good health, as well as the incidence of diabetes, participation in screening programmes, and health behaviour. The data covers fields ranging from demographics to safety indicators.

Continuous updates replace four-year cycles

The biggest change compared to before is ensuring data timeliness. TAI updates the indicators as soon as new data becomes available, meaning the health picture is constantly fresh. Previously, TAI published comprehensive reviews only once every four years, which often left local authorities and decision-makers with outdated information.

The new system is primarily intended as a tool for local governments, county partners, and national-level decision-makers so that they can better plan activities that support people's health and wellbeing based on accurate data.

The aim is not a ranking

TAI emphasizes that the main purpose of the data dashboards is not to rank counties against each other, but to provide reliable information for identifying regional differences, trends, and potential bottlenecks. When interpreting results, the institute recommends reviewing the indicator explanations and data sources.

Already this autumn, the plan is to add entirely new indicators to the dashboards, making the system even more comprehensive. You can familiarize yourself with your county's health and wellbeing overview on TAI's website.