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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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The construction price index took a downturn in the 1st quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, compared to the previous quarter, the construction price index took a downturn in the 1st quarter of 2014 after three years of growth. The percentage change of the construction price index in the 1st quarter of 2014 was –0.1% compared to the 4th quarter of 2013 and 2.3% compared to the 1st quarter of 2013.
Read more 21. April 2014
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The growth in retail sales decelerated in February

According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2014 compared to February of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 3% at constant prices. When in January retail sales increased 7% compared to the same month of the previous year, then in February the growth decelerated.
Read more 31. March 2014
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PHC 2011: There are 369 built-up localities in Estonia

Based on the results of the 2011 Population and Housing Census (PHC) and the building data from the Estonian National Topographic Database, Statistics Estonia calculated built-up localities. By area and the number of inhabitants, the largest built-up locality is that of Tallinn, which, besides the Tallinn city area, covers the settlements of Tabasalu and Laagri.
Read more 26. March 2014

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