According to Statistics Estonia, in the second quarter of 2026, there were 8,363 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions and organisations of Estonia. This is nearly 2,000 job vacancies fewer than in the second quarter last year.

According to Statistics Estonia, in August, the consumer price index increased by 0.4% compared with July and by 1.5% compared with August 2025. Goods were 0.9% and services 2.4% more expensive than in August last year.

According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 2.3% at constant prices compared with July last year. Output increased in all three industrial sectors: by 13.5% in mining, by 16% in energy production and by 1.1% in manufacturing. 

According to Statistics Estonia, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 2,243 euros in the second quarter of 2026. Compared with the second quarter of 2025, the average gross wages and salaries increased by 5.5%, or 117 euros.

According to Statistics Estonia and Eesti Pank, in the second quarter of 2026, Estonia’s exports of services grew by 5% and imports by 1% compared with the same quarter of 2025. Exports of services amounted to over 3.7 billion and imports to nearly 2.7 billion euros at current prices.

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in August 2026, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, increased by 0.3% compared with July. Compared with August last year, the HICP rose by 1.3%. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on August prices are received.