Finance

According to Statistics Estonia, in March, the consumer price index remained at the same level as in February and increased by 3.6% compared with March 2025. Goods were 3.4% and services 3.8% more expensive than in March last year.

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in March, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, decreased by 0.2% compared with February. Compared with March last year, the HICP rose by 3.3%. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on March prices are received.

According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2025, the Estonian general government deficit was 1.2% and the debt level was 24.1% of the gross domestic product (GDP). At the end of last year, the total expenditures of the general government exceeded revenues by 490.5 million euros.