HICP flash estimate: prices down by 1.2% in September
According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in September 2025, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, decreased by 1.2% compared with August. Compared with September last year, the HICP rose by 5.2%. The HICP is a flash estimate, which will be revised based on the September price data.
The consumer price index uses weights reflecting the average expenditure structure of Estonian residents, while the harmonised index of consumer prices also takes into account the expenditures of tourists and is comparable to the international HICP.
”The price fall in September compared with August is mainly due to lower prices for food, non-alcoholic beverages and fuel,” stated Lauri Veski, team lead of consumer price statistics at Statistics Estonia.
The consumer price index data for September will be published by Statistics Estonia on 7 October, together with an explanatory briefing. The September data on the harmonised index of consumer prices will be published on 16 October.
See the HICP flash estimate data in the statistical database. For more information, see also the prices section on our website.
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For further information:
Susann Kivi
Media Relations Manager
Marketing and Dissemination Department
Statistics Estonia
Tel +372 5696 6484
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