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.

European Statistics Day is celebrated on 20 October. This is a good moment to reiterate that by fulfilling its statistical obligations and contributing to European statistics Estonia also creates value for itself. When we hear the words “European statistics”, our first thought may be that Estonia collects data and then sends the data to Brussels. In fact, the European Statistical System provides something that Estonia cannot get from just our own data – a point of reference.

According to Eurostat, in the second quarter of 2026, the year-on-year increase in the house price index was nearly two times faster in Latvia and almost two and a half times faster in Lithuania, compared with the increase in residential property prices in Estonia. 

According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2026, Estonia’s exports of goods increased by 3% and imports by 10% compared with August last year. Exports of goods amounted to about 1.5 billion and imports to more than 1.8 billion euros at current prices. The trade deficit was 360 million euros.

According to Statistics Estonia, in September, the consumer price index increased by 0.9% compared with August and by 3.5% compared with September 2025. Goods were 3.6% and services 3.5% more expensive than in September last year.