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A new business analytics tool on the eesti.ee portal is now freely available to all entrepreneurs
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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.
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Construction prices rose by 1.5% last year
According to Statistics Estonia, the construction price index, which expresses the change in construction expenditures, increased by 1.5% in 2025 compared with the average of 2024. The rising cost of materials was the main reason for the increase in the construction price index.
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There were 7% more foreign tourists accommodated in November
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 254,989 tourists in November 2025, which is 3% more than in the same month a year earlier. There were 7% more foreign tourists, but the number of domestic tourists did not increase.
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The volume of retail trade turnover in November was unchanged year on year
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2025, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 907 million euros. Compared with November 2024, the volume of retail trade turnover remained at the same level.
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The construction price index continued to increase in the 2nd quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, the percentage change of the construction price index in the 2nd quarter of 2012 was 1.1% compared to the 1st quarter of 2012 and 4.7% compared to the 2nd quarter of the previous year. The quarterly change was mostly influenced by an increase in labour costs and the annual change by an increase in the cost of building materials.
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There was no change in the producer price index of industrial output in June
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2012 the producer price index of industrial output changed by 0.0% compared to May 2012 and by 1.5% compared to June of the previous year.
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In Mai more tourists stayed in accommodation establishments than in the last year
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2012, 248,000 tourists stayed in the accommodation establishments of Estonia, which was 4% more than in the same period of the previous year.
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In May exports were smaller than in the previous year
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2012, exports of goods from Estonia decreased by 8% at current prices and imports to Estonia remained on the same level compared to May of the previous year. A small decrease in exports was also influenced by the record high basis in May of the previous year. Compared to April this year, the trade increased in May.
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In June, the monthly change of the consumer price index was influenced the most by fruits and vegetables
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index was 0.1% in June 2012 compared to May and 3.9% compared to June of the previous year.
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Stable growth in retail sales continued in May
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2012 compared to May of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 8% at constant prices.
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The decrease in industrial production slowed down in May
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2012, the production of industrial enterprises decreased by 1% compared to the same month of the previous year. In the manufacturing the decrease was 0.4%.
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Producer price index did not change in May
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2012 the producer price index of industrial output changed by 0.0% compared to April and by 2.0% compared to May of the previous year.
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Last year the annual average monthly gross wages (salaries) and the real wages grew
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2011, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 839 euros and increased by 5.9% compared to the previous year. The real wages also increased after the two years’ decrease.
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Commemoration of the history of Statistics Estonia
Today, on 15 June, Statistics Estonia unveiled a commemorative plaque on the former building of the State Statistical Central Bureau in the old town of Tallinn.
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In April the number of tourists in accommodation establishments increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2012, 205,000 tourists stayed in the accommodation establishments of Estonia, which was 5% more than in April last year.