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Starting on 1 May, residents of Estonia will receive invitations to participate in the Estonian Health Interview Survey, which aims to assess the health status of the population, factors influencing it, and the use of health services. The survey covers the entire population of Estonia aged 15 and older.

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 1.2% in April

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in April 2025, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP) increased by 1.2% compared with March and by 4.4% compared with April last year.

GDP flash estimate: economy grew by 1.2% in Q1

According to Statistics Estonia’s preliminary estimate, in the first quarter of 2025, the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 1.2% compared with the first quarter of last year.

Estonia produced 189.5 million eggs last year, one in two eggs eaten is locally produced

According to Statistics Estonia, 189.5 million eggs were produced in Estonia in 2024, which is 6% more than the year before. The average annual egg production was 138 eggs per person. Including imported eggs, 16.2 kg or 259 eggs per person were consumed during the year.

Turnover growth of retail trade enterprises continued in July

According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2019, compared to July of the previous year, the turnover of retail trade enterprises increased 5% at constant prices and was 661 million euros.

Economic growth slowed down in the 2nd quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased 3.6% in the 2nd quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of the previous year.

The methodology for calculating the national accounts data changed

Statistics Estonia revised the national accounts time series from 1995 onwards. As a result of all corrections, the annual gross domestic product (GDP) at current prices changed on average by 0.8% in 1995–2018.

The turnover of the business sector increased in the 2nd quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2019, enterprises sold goods and services for 16.2 billion euros, which was 6% more than in the same period the year before.

In the second quarter, the average wages and salaries were 1,419 euros

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2019, the average monthly gross wages and salaries increased by 7.4% compared to the 2nd quarter of 2018. The average hourly gross wages and salaries were 8.22 euros, which is 9% more than in the same quarter of 2018.

Statistics Estonia released a publication on children’s well-being

Children’s Subjective Well-Being in Local and International Perspectives, a publication of Statistics Estonia, was presented at the international child well-being conference in Tartu. The aim of the publication is to show the complexity of understanding children’s well-being.

Construction in foreign countries continued to boost construction volume

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2019, the total production of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and foreign countries increased by 3% compared to the 2nd quarter of 2018. Similarly to the 1st quarter, construction volume increased due to work done in foreign countries, whereas construction volume on the domestic market decreased.

Children’s Subjective Well-Being in Local and International Perspectives

Producer price index continued to rise in July

In July 2019, the change in the producer price index of industrial output was 0.1% compared to June 2019 and -0.2% compared to July 2018.

Employment of 50–74 year olds the highest in 10 years

According to Statistics Estonia, the employment of 50–74 year olds keeps growing. The number of employed people of that age group is the highest in 10 years.

Kaie Koskaru-Nelk named the new Deputy Director General of Statistics Estonia

In September, Kaie Koskaru-Nelk, former Deputy Secretary General of Fiscal Policy of the Ministry of Finance, will assume office as Deputy Director General of Statistics Estonia. Koskaru-Nelk, who has worked in management positions in the public sector for over 20 years, will be responsible for strategic management of statistical analysis departments and international cooperation.

In June, trade decreased year-on-year

According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2019, compared to June 2018, the exports and imports of goods decreased by 8%. Trade in mineral products decreased the most. In the first half-year, compared to the same period of the previous year, the exports of goods increased by 5% and imports by 2%.

GDP flash estimate: economy grew by 0.5% in Q2

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 1.1% in June

In the first quarter, the number of bus passengers grew the most on urban lines

eSTAT is replaced by a new self-service environment

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.1% in May

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