Prices
The prices of goods and services concern and affect many people. People pay attention to what is cheaper and how the prices change over time. When looking for a home, they enquire where, at what price and when it is most advantageous to buy or rent a dwelling. The builders, however, are interested in construction prices. All this information helps to make small and large decisions in everyday life.
Statistics Estonia publishes the services producer price index, the producer price index of industrial output, the export and import price indices, the consumer price index, the construction price index and the dwelling price index. Information is also available on the agricultural output price index and the agricultural input price index.
Price indices provide information on price changes and can be used to monitor the development of the Estonian economy. Most of the indices are calculated on the basis of an internationally recognised methodology, which makes it possible to compare developments with other countries. Price indices are widely used in various contracts to adjust fees. The consumer price index is also used to adjust pensions and wages.
HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.9% in August
According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in August 2025, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, increased by 0.9% compared with July. In comparison with July last year, the HICP rose by 6.2%. The HICP is a flash estimate, which will be revised based on the August price data.
In July, the producer price index of industrial output fell by 2.2%
The producer price index of industrial output, which expresses changes in the producer prices of industrial goods manufactured in Estonia for the domestic market and for export, fell by 0.3% in July compared with June and by 2.2% compared with July last year.
In July, the consumer price index rose by 0.6% compared with June
According to Statistics Estonia, in July, the consumer price index increased by 0.6% compared with June and by 5.4% compared with July 2024. Goods were 3.9% and services 7.7% more expensive than in July last year.