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

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

In May, there were 5% more accommodated tourists than the year before

HICP flash estimate: prices down by 0.4% in June

In June, the confidence of industrial enterprises declined, while assessments in other sectors and among consumers improved slightly

The number of international students decreased last year but their tax contribution increased

According to Statistics Estonia, in the academic year 2024/25, international students studying and working in Estonia contributed 16.6 million euros in taxes. In the same period, international graduates of the academic year 2023/24 contributed 7.5 million euros as labour taxes in Estonia. Throughout the analysed period (2017–2025), international students and graduates have contributed over 317 million euros in taxes in Estonia.

The share of innovative enterprises in Estonia is growing

According to Statistics Estonia, 65% of Estonian enterprises have introduced product or process innovations. The share of innovative enterprises is the highest in financial and insurance activities and in information and communication.

Latest business and consumer survey results published by Statistics Estonia

On 26 May, Statistics Estonia published for the first time the results of the surveys that measure consumers’ and enterprises’ economic confidence. The data are published in the statistical database.

Statistics Estonia starts monitoring consumers’ and enterprises’ economic confidence: each response matters

On 4 May, Statistics Estonia begins the economic sentiment surveys that show how secure Estonian residents feel financially and how enterprises see the future of their business activities.

In November the stable decrease in retail sales continued

According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2009 compared to November of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises decreased 17% at constant prices. Since July 2009, the decrease in retail sales has been relatively stable compared to the same month of the previous year.

A quarter of the population fall victim to crime in a year

According to the results of the Security Survey of Statistics Estonia, 26% of the adults i.e. of the 15–74-year-old population of Estonia fall victim to some act of crime in a year.

General Government’s budgetary position slightly improved

According to Statistics Estonia, the Estonian general government sector surplused in the 3rd quarter 2009 by 1.4 billion kroons. The consolidated gross debt level rose up to 13.8 billion kroons.

The decrease in industrial production slowed down in November

According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2009 compared to November of the previous year, the production of industrial enterprises decreased 14%.

The pilot Census of PHC 2011 starts at midnight

According to Statistics Estonia, the pilot Census of the 2011 Population and Housing Census (PHC 2011) will take place in nine local governments of Estonia starting from today midnight to the end of March.

In October exports of goods to Russia declined the most

According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2009 exports of goods from Estonia at current prices totalled about 9 billion kroons and imports to Estonia amounted to 9.8 billion kroons. Exports to Russia declined the most compared to October 2008.

More than half of the gross domestic product of Estonia is continuously created in Harju county

According to Statistics Estonia, Harju county covered 59.7% of the gross domestic product (GDP) in Estonia in 2007.

In November producer prices increased compared to the previous month

According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2009 the producer price index increased 0.1% compared to October and decreased 2.0% compared to November 2008.

Statistics Estonia started to employ enumerators for the pilot Census of REL 2011

Statistics Estonia started to employ enumerators for the pilot Census of the 2011 Population and Housing Census (REL 2011). The total of 24 persons will be employed to enumerate the population.

The census rehearsal of the 2011 Population Census will begin on the last day of the year

According to Statistics Estonia, the pilot Census of the 2011 Population and Housing Census (REL 2011) will take place in nine local governments of Estonia from 31 December until 31 March. The organisation, methodology and information system of the Census will be tested. For the first time the opportunity for electronic enumeration on the Internet is provided.

In October the number of foreign tourists in accommodation establishments increased

According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2009 113,000 foreign tourists stayed in accommodation establishments, which was 3% more than in the same month of the previous year.

In October the foreign trade decreased

According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in October 2009 exports of goods from Estonia amounted to 8.9 billion kroons at current prices and imports to Estonia made up 9.8 billion kroons. Compared to October of the previous year as well as to September this year the foreign trade decreased.