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HICP flash estimate: prices in October did not rise compared with September

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, remained unchanged in October 2025 compared with September. Compared with October last year, the HICP rose by 4.5%. This is a flash estimate, which will be refined once more detailed data on October prices are received.

Read more 31. October 2025
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GDP flash estimate: economy grew by 0.9% in Q3

According to Statistics Estonia's preliminary estimate, Estonia's economy grew slightly in the third quarter of 2025. Compared with the third quarter of 2024, the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.9%.

Read more 30. October 2025
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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.

Read more 1. October 2025
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There were 9,071 job vacancies in the last quarter of 2024

According to Statistics Estonia, in the fourth quarter of 2024, there were 9,071 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions and organisations of Estonia. This is 1.4% less than in the same quarter in 2023. In the fourth quarter of last year, 6,705 persons left their job at the initiative of the employer.

Read more 10. March 2025
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Average wages and salaries rose by 8.1% last year

According to Statistics Estonia, the average monthly gross wages and salaries in 2024 stood at €1,981, which is 8.1% higher than in 2023. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were €2,062, which is 8.3% higher than in the same quarter of 2023. 

Read more 6. March 2025
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Exports of services up by 7% and imports by 5% in 2024

According to Statistics Estonia and Eesti Pank, in 2024, Estonia’s exports of services grew by 7% and imports by 5%. Exports of services totalled €12.5 billion and imports €9.5 billion at current prices. The balance of foreign trade in services was in surplus by €2.9 billion, which is €333 million more than in 2023.

Read more 4. March 2025
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Economy grew by 1.2% in Q4 of 2024

According to Statistics Estonia, in the fourth quarter of 2024, the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 1.2% compared with the same period of 2023. Estonia's GDP contracted by 0.3% in 2024. The GDP at current prices amounted to €10.6 billion in the final quarter of last year and to €39.5 billion in 2024 as a whole.

Read more 3. March 2025
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Retail trade volume up by 3% in January

According to Statistics Estonia, in January, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 804 million euros. Compared with January 2024, the volume of retail trade turnover increased by 3%.

Read more 28. February 2025
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Construction volume down by 6% last year

According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2024, the total production value of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and abroad decreased by 6% compared with 2023. Considering only the domestic market, the fall in construction volume last year was 7%.

Read more 21. February 2025

On 23 February, the phone line of Statistics Estonia’s customer support is open until 13:00 pm. The phone line is closed on 24 February. Happy anniversary of the Republic of Estonia!