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According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in May 2025, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists in Estonia, increased by 0.1% compared with April. Compared with May last year, the index rose by 4.6%.

How healthy are the people of Estonia?

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.

In July, the annual change of the consumer price index was influenced the most by transport

According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in July 2016 was 0.0% compared to June 2016 and -0.1% compared to July of the previous year.

In June, the volume of industrial production decreased

According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2016, the production of industrial enterprises decreased 5% compared to June of the previous year. Production decreased in mining and quarrying and manufacturing, but increased in the energy sector.

In June, the turnover growth of retail trade enterprises decelerated

According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2016 compared to June 2015, the turnover of retail trade enterprises increased 4% at constant prices. While in May the turnover increased 8% compared to the same month of the previous year, in June the turnover growth decelerated.

“Statistical Yearbook of Estonia” describes life in Estonia in figures

Today, on 27 July, Statistics Estonia presents the publication “Eesti statistika aastaraamat 2016. Statistical Yearbook of Estonia”, which provides a statistical overview of life in Estonia and comparisons with other European Union countries.

Statistical Yearbook of Estonia 2016

The producer price index of industrial output increased in June

According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2016, the producer price index of industrial output changed by 0.6% compared to May 2016 and by -1.4% compared to June 2015.

The construction price index started to decline in the second quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2016, the construction price index changed by -0.6% compared to the first quarter of 2016 and by -1.3% compared to the second quarter of 2015.

Less than half of enterprises submitted EKOMAR in time

This year, for the first time, Statistics Estonia distributed the deadlines of the EKOMAR questionnaire over a longer period and, depending on the economic activity of the enterprise, the deadline fell in the period of 1–8 July. Out of the 8,000 enterprises that were to submit the questionnaire, 44% submitted EKOMAR in time.

In May the number of tourists in accommodation establishments increased

According to Statistics Estonia, 280,000 domestic and foreign tourists stayed in accommodation establishments in May 2016, which was 4% more than in May 2015. The number of both domestic and foreign tourists increased.

In May, the trade increased

According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2016, the exports of goods increased by 4% and imports by 11% compared to May of the previous year. The imports of goods increased more than the exports of goods, resulting in an increase in the trade deficit.

In June, the annual change of the consumer price index was influenced the most by motor fuel

According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in June 2016 was 0.3% compared to May 2016 and -0.4% compared to June of the previous year.

Statistics Estonia met with EKOMAR respondents

Today, on 6 July a meeting was held between Statistics Estonia and respondents where the main topics were the importance of data collected for producing official statistics, steps taken to reduce the administrative burden of enterprises, and penalty payments.

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.6% in July

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