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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.

Read more 21. January 2026
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The consumer price index rose by 4.8% last year

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2025, the consumer price index increased by 4.8% compared with the average of 2024. The price changes of food and non-alcoholic beverages had the biggest impact on the consumer price index in 2025.

Read more 8. January 2026
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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.

Read more 21. January 2026
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Producer price index of industrial output down by 0.5% in December

The producer price index of industrial output, which expresses changes in the producer prices of industrial goods manufactured in Estonia for the domestic market and for export, fell by 1.1% in December 2025 compared with November and by 0.5% compared with December 2024. The index was affected the most by falling prices in the manufacture of fuel oils and in electricity and heat energy production.

Read more 20. January 2026
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Estonia’s population decreased by 7,041 according to preliminary data

The preliminary data of Statistics Estonia show that, on 1 January 2026, the population of Estonia was 1,362,954, which is 7,041 persons fewer than at the same time a year ago. In 2025, there were 9,092 births and 15,427 deaths. Based on preliminary data, net migration was negative again after several years – according to registered migration data, 11,298 people arrived in the country and 12,004 people left. 

Read more 14. January 2026
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Exports of goods were up by 3% and imports by 7% in November

According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2025, Estonia’s exports of goods increased by 3% and imports by 7% compared with November 2024. Exports of goods amounted to over 1.6 billion euros and imports to more than 1.9 billion euros at current prices. Exports of goods of Estonian origin were down in November year on year.

Read more 9. January 2026
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The consumer price index rose by 4.8% last year

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2025, the consumer price index increased by 4.8% compared with the average of 2024. The price changes of food and non-alcoholic beverages had the biggest impact on the consumer price index in 2025.

Read more 8. January 2026
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Industrial production grew by 3.4% in November

According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2025, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 3.4% at constant prices compared with the same month of 2024. Among the three main sectors, output increased by 10% in mining and by 4.5% in manufacturing but decreased by 8.7% in energy production.

Read more 6. January 2026
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Dwelling price index down by 0.8% in the third quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, the dwelling price index fell by 0.8% in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the second quarter. In comparison with the third quarter of last year, however, the dwelling price index rose by 5.2%. There were more purchases of existing dwellings and fewer purchases of new developments. 

Read more 22. December 2025
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Estonia’s environmental protection expenditure rose to €821 million

According to Statistics Estonia, Estonia’s environmental protection expenditure in real terms increased by nearly 56% in the period 2014–2023, that is, from €527 to €821 million. Compared with 2022, the expenditure was up by 13% in 2023. The share of environmental protection expenditure in GDP has decreased compared with 2014. 

Read more 15. December 2025