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According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in September, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, increased by 0.5% compared with August and by 3% compared with September 2025. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on September prices are received.

Confidence remains the highest in the retail trade sector and the lowest in construction

On 25 September, Statistics Estonia published the results of the business and consumer surveys for September. Compared with the previous month, confidence has improved slightly among retail trade and construction enterprises and has fallen a little in the services and industry sectors. Consumer confidence has remained at the same level as in August.

65% of people and 34% of enterprises use AI

The latest information technology surveys conducted by Statistics Estonia show that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) increased significantly in 2026 compared with the year before. AI use was up both among enterprises and among individuals, with the use of AI tools for private purposes rising by 53%. There was also a rise in the use of internet-connected devices, such as smart TVs and smart watches.

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.3% in August

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in August 2026, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, increased by 0.3% compared with July. Compared with August last year, the HICP rose by 1.3%. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on August prices are received.

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

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

There are people of 224 different ethnic nationalities living in Estonia

Economic growth continued in the 4th quarter

According to the flash estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased by 3.7% in the 4th quarter of 2012 compared to the same quarter of the previous year. The annual GDP growth in 2012 was 3.2% compared to the previous year.

Last year exports of goods grew moderately

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2012 exports of goods increased by 4% and imports by 9% compared to 2011. In 2012, the annual growth of exports and imports was slower than in the previous year when both exports and imports grew by 37%.

Based on the 2011 census, the most densely populated area in Estonia is the Lasnamäe city district

According to Statistics Estonia, population density is the highest in the Lasnamäe district of Tallinn city, specifically in the Linnamäe-Kärberi streets area with 15,800 inhabitants per square kilometre, as shown by the 1 km x 1 km grid map of population density created on the basis of the 2011 Population and Housing Census.

In January the monthly change of the consumer price index was mainly influenced by electricity and urban transport

According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2013 compared to December 2012, the change of the consumer price index was 0.7% and compared to January of the previous year 3.4%.

Stable growth in retail sales continued also in the last month of the year

According to Statistics Estonia, in December 2012 compared to December of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 5% at constant prices. In 2012 compared to 2011, the retail sales increased 7%.

In 2012 no significant changes occurred in Estonian industry

According to Statistics Estonia, according to preliminary data, in 2012 the production of industrial enterprises remained on the level of the previous year. Export increased, but the sales on the domestic market decreased.

Milk production increased for the third year in succession

According to preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, the production of milk amounted to 721,400 tons in 2012, which is 4% more than a year earlier. The number of dairy cows did not change compared to the previous year, but milk production per cow kept increasing.

The production of cereals was smaller than expected

According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, the cereal production was 993,800 tons in 2012. Despite the smaller production than expected, it increased by almost a third compared to the previous year.

The construction price index increased in 2012

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2012 the construction price index rose 4.6% compared to the average of 2011.

Producer price index decreased in December compared to the previous month

According to Statistics Estonia, in December 2012, the producer price index of industrial output changed by -0.2 % compared to November and by 2.1% compared to December 2011.

Estimated population decreased last year

According to Statistics Estonia, by preliminary data, the estimated population number in Estonia was 1,286,540 on 1 January 2013. The decline in the population in 2012 was mainly influenced by the increase of emigration and the growth in the number of deaths.

In November, the number of domestic tourists in accommodation establishments increased the most

According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2012, 195,000 domestic and foreign tourists stayed in accommodation establishments. The number of domestic tourists increased by 12% and that of foreign tourists by 3% compared to November of the previous year.

Passenger traffic on railways is growing, while rail freight transport is in decline

GDP flash estimate: the economy grew by 2.2% in Q3

In October, enterprises’ confidence improved, while consumers became more pessimistic

Does Estonia need European statistics? Yes, because having data on Estonia alone is not enough

Dwelling prices in Latvia and Lithuania have risen faster than in Estonia

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.5% in September