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Construction price index reached a record high in the second quarter

In June, electricity had the biggest impact on the producer price index

Data collection environment eSTAT will be temporarily down

In May, trade grew again by a half

The number of tourists is growing, but there are still few foreign tourists

Industrial enterprises are recovering from the crisis

Industry is the largest sector of the economy and an important driver of economic growth. The index of industrial production covers the economic indicators of three industrial activities: mining, energy production and manufacturing.

Helle Bunder, analyst at Statistics Estonia, noted that May was the month last year when manufacturing volumes decreased the most due to the coronavirus pandemic. “In connection with the low reference base, manufacturing production has increased by 18.5% year on year,” said Bunder.

In June, motor fuel and electricity had the biggest impact on the consumer price index

According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2021, the consumer price index increased by 1.2% compared to May 2021 and by 3.8% compared to June 2020. Goods were 3.1% and services 5.0% more expensive than in June last year.

In May, turnover grew the most in stores selling manufactured goods

According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2021, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 778 million euros. Compared to May 2020, turnover increased by 18% at constant prices.

The share of men receiving parental benefit increased

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2020, men accounted for slightly more than a fifth of the 34,570 persons receiving parental benefit. The average monthly parental benefit was 1,170 euros for women and 1,638 euros for men. The parental benefit gap was the lowest ever.

In April, trade grew by a half

According to Statistics Estonia, in April, exports of goods increased by 54% and imports by 51% year on year. The trade growth was influenced by last year’s low reference base as well as by the increase in exports and imports of mineral products, electrical equipment and transport equipment.

In the first quarter, there were nearly 9,500 job vacancies in Estonia

According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2021, there were 9,443 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions and organisations of Estonia. This means a 10% increase year on year. More than 7,000 persons left their jobs on the employer’s initiative.

In April, there were significantly more tourists than last year

According to Statistics Estonia, in April, Estonian accommodation establishments served 59,000 tourists, which is over three times more than in April last year. The numbers of foreign and domestic tourists both increased.

Industrial production volumes up by 17%

According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2021, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 17% year on year. Production increased by 17% in the energy sector and by 18% in manufacturing, but decreased by 1% in mining.

In May, more expensive motor fuel had the biggest impact on the year-on-year change of the consumer price index

According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2021, the consumer price index increased by 0.9% compared to April 2021 and by 3.6% compared to May 2020. Goods were 2.9% and services 4.4% more expensive than in May last year.

Statistics Estonia’s interviewers to start in-home interviews again

Statistics Estonia will resume in-home interviews to collect data for personal surveys. Each week, the spread of COVID-19 in counties will be assessed, and interviewers will visit homes only if the incidence of COVID-19 is medium or low according to the data of the Health Board.

Estonian economy grew by 5.4% in the first quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2021, the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 5.4% year on year. The GDP at current prices was 6.9 billion euros.

Increased turnover shows that retail trade enterprises have adjusted to restrictions

According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2021, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 656 million euros. Compared to April 2020, turnover increased by 23% at constant prices – the increase was mainly the result of both trade enterprises and consumers adjusting to the restrictions related to the coronavirus crisis.

Time left until the start of the population and housing census

Construction price index reached a record high in the second quarter

In June, electricity had the biggest impact on the producer price index

Data collection environment eSTAT will be temporarily down

In May, trade grew again by a half

The number of tourists is growing, but there are still few foreign tourists

Industrial enterprises are recovering from the crisis

In June, motor fuel and electricity had the biggest impact on the consumer price index

In May, turnover grew the most in stores selling manufactured goods

The share of men receiving parental benefit increased

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