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According to Statistics Estonia, the population of Estonia as at 1 January 2026 was 1,360,745. Based on ethnic nationality, 932,603 people (68.5%) were Estonian, 276,125 (20.2%) were Russian and 146,619 (10.8%) were of other ethnic nationalities. Compared with the 2021 population census, the number of ethnic nationalities represented in Estonia has grown by 23. Most of these new ethnic nationalities have just one or two representatives in Estonia.

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.5% in July

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in July, the harmonised index of consumer prices, which takes into account the expenditures of tourists, rose by 0.5% compared with June. Compared with July 2025, the index rose by 2%. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on July prices are received.

GDP flash estimate: the economy grew by 2.1% in Q2

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in the second quarter of 2026, the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 2.1% compared with the same period of 2025.

Estonians’ assessment of the economy has improved, while confidence in the construction and trade sectors somewhat declined

Today, on 28 July, Statistics Estonia published the July data of the business and consumer surveys that measure the economic confidence of enterprises and consumers. The results show that the confidence of construction and trade enterprises has declined slightly, while assessments in other sectors and among consumers improved.

Average wages and salaries were 2,135 euros in the first quarter

1,360,745 people: Estonia’s population declined for the second year in a row

Average wages and salaries were 2,243 euros in the second quarter

In March, the number of tourists in accommodation establishments decreased

According to Statistics Estonia, 188,000 tourists used the services of accommodation establishments in March 2015, which is 3% fewer than in March 2014. The number of foreign tourists decreased and the number of domestic tourists increased.

In March foreign trade increased

According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2015, exports of goods increased by 3% and imports by 1% compared to March of the previous year. The increase in exports and imports was mostly influenced by a growth in the trade of electrical equipment and miscellaneous manufactured articles.

In April, the annual change of the consumer price index was influenced the most by motor fuel

According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in April 2015 was 0.5% compared to March 2015 and -0.1% compared to April of the previous year.

Population decline is slowing down

According to the revised data of Statistics Estonia, 1,313,271 persons lived in Estonia on 1 January 2015 – 2,666 persons (0.2%) fewer than at the same time a year earlier. Negative natural increase is the main cause for population decline, while the influence of emigration has decreased significantly.

Statistics Estonia invites students to participate in the competition for the young statistician’s grant

Statistics Estonia announces the competition for the young statistician’s grant named after Albert Pullerits. The aim of the grant is to promote statistics as an important field of science and to encourage students to apply and develop statistical methods.

The growth in retail sales continued in March

According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2015 compared to March of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 8% at constant prices.

In March, industrial production increased compared to the previous year

According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2015, the production of industrial enterprises increased by 1% compared to March of the previous year. Production increased in manufacturing, but decreased in mining and energy production.

Minifacts about Estonia 2015

The construction price index continued to rise in the 1st quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, the percentage change of the construction price index in the 1st quarter of 2015 was 0.6% compared to the 4th quarter of 2014 and 0.1% compared to the 1st quarter of 2014.

In March, the producer price index of industrial output increased

According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2015, the producer price index of industrial output changed by 0.6% compared to February 2015 and by -0.6% compared to March 2014.

In February, the number of tourists in accommodation establishments decreased

According to Statistics Estonia, 177,000 tourists used the services of accommodation establishments in February 2015, which is 1% fewer than in February 2014. The number of foreign tourists decreased and the number of domestic tourists increased.

In February foreign trade decreased

According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2015, exports of goods decreased by 7% and imports by 4% compared to February of the previous year. The decrease in exports and imports was mostly influenced by a fall in the trade of mineral products and mechanical appliances.

65% of people and 34% of enterprises use AI

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.3% in August

Business and consumer confidence showed signs of improvement in August

The Farm Structure Survey begins in September

In the first half of 2026, there were 4% more accommodated tourists than the year before

There are people of 224 different ethnic nationalities living in Estonia