According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2014 compared to October of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 6% at constant prices. In September the retail sales increased 5% compared to the same month of the previous year, while in October the retail sales growth accelerated a little.

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2014 compared to the same quarter of the previous year, the total production of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and foreign countries decreased 8%. The construction volumes have decreased for four quarters in a row.

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2014, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 977 euros and the average hourly gross wages and salaries were 5.89 euros. Compared to the 3rd quarter of 2013, the average monthly gross wages increased by 5.0% and the average hourly gross wages by 5.6%.

According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2014, the producer price index of industrial output changed by -0.9% compared to September 2014 and by -2.1% compared to October 2013.

Today, on 17 October, Statistics Estonia and Enterprise Estonia launch the second stage of the Foreign Visitors Survey that started at the border crossing points of Estonia in the summer. The second stage will last until the middle of December.

According to Statistics Estonia, unemployed persons numbered 51,000 and the unemployment rate was 7.5% in the 3rd quarter of 2014. Employment increased slightly, but the overall changes in employment and unemployment were minor.

According to the flash estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased 2.1% in the 3rd quarter of 2014 compared to the 3rd quarter of 2013.

According to Statistics Estonia, 233,000 tourists stayed in accommodation establishments in September, which was 4% more than in September of the previous year. The number of both foreign and domestic tourists increased.

According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2014, exports of goods increased by 7% and imports by 9% at current prices compared to September of the previous year. The increase in exports and imports was mostly influenced by the trade of electrical equipment and raw materials and products of chemical industry. Over the nine months of 2014, exports and imports declined by 3% compared to the same period of 2013.

According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in October 2014 was 0.0% compared to September 2014 and -0.2% compared to October of the previous year.

Today, on 3 November, Statistics Estonia presents the publication “Changes in the Economy and Labour Market” which outlines the relevant trends in the last decade.