According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 6% at constant prices compared with September last year. Output increased in all three industrial sectors: by 7.8% in mining, by 51.4% in energy production and by 3.6% in manufacturing.

In the third quarter of 2026, there were 1.98 million rail passengers, which is 5% more than in the third quarter last year. There was a 9% increase in passenger traffic volume which shows the volume of work in passenger-kilometres, whereas one passenger-kilometre is the transport of one person across the distance of one kilometre.

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in the third quarter of 2026, the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 2.2% compared with the same period of 2025.

According to Statistics Estonia, in September, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 971 million euros. Compared with September 2025, the volume of retail trade turnover increased by 4%. Stores selling manufactured goods had the biggest impact on this increase.

On 27 October, Statistics Estonia published the results of the business and consumer surveys for October. Compared with the previous month, confidence has improved slightly in the trade, services and industry sectors. The confidence of construction enterprises remained at the same level as in September, and consumer confidence showed a sharp fall.

According to Statistics Estonia, in the third quarter of 2026, the construction price index increased by 3.8% compared with the third quarter of 2025 and by 1% compared with the second quarter of this year. Rising wages and the higher prices of building materials had the biggest impact on the index in the third quarter.