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According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in September, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, increased by 0.5% compared with August and by 3% compared with September 2025. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on September prices are received.

Confidence remains the highest in the retail trade sector and the lowest in construction

On 25 September, Statistics Estonia published the results of the business and consumer surveys for September. Compared with the previous month, confidence has improved slightly among retail trade and construction enterprises and has fallen a little in the services and industry sectors. Consumer confidence has remained at the same level as in August.

65% of people and 34% of enterprises use AI

The latest information technology surveys conducted by Statistics Estonia show that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) increased significantly in 2026 compared with the year before. AI use was up both among enterprises and among individuals, with the use of AI tools for private purposes rising by 53%. There was also a rise in the use of internet-connected devices, such as smart TVs and smart watches.

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.3% in August

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in August 2026, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, increased by 0.3% compared with July. Compared with August last year, the HICP rose by 1.3%. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on August prices are received.

Average wages and salaries were 2,135 euros in the first quarter

Average wages and salaries were 2,243 euros in the second quarter

There are people of 224 different ethnic nationalities living in Estonia

Industrial output rose in September for the third month in a row

According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 6% at constant prices compared with September last year. Output increased in all three industrial sectors: by 7.8% in mining, by 51.4% in energy production and by 3.6% in manufacturing.

Industrial production grew by 4.5% in August

According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 4.5% at constant prices compared with August last year. Output increased in all three industrial sectors: by 25.3% in mining, by 56.9% in energy production and by 1.2% in manufacturing.

In July, industrial output started to grow

According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 2.3% at constant prices compared with July last year. Output increased in all three industrial sectors: by 13.5% in mining, by 16% in energy production and by 1.1% in manufacturing.

Industrial output down for the fifth month in a row

According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises decreased by 4.6% at constant prices compared with June last year. Among the three industrial sectors, output increased by 26.7% in mining but decreased by 12.6% in energy production and by 5.3% in manufacturing.

Industrial production fell by 3% in May

According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises decreased by 3% at constant prices compared with May last year. Among the three industrial sectors, output increased by 39.9% in mining but decreased by 22.9% in energy production and by 3.5% in manufacturing.

Manufacturing output down for the third month in a row

According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises decreased by 3.8% at constant prices compared with April last year. Among the three industrial sectors, output increased by 14.3% in mining but decreased by 14.9% in energy production and by 3.2% in manufacturing.

Industrial production was down by 3.1% in March

According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises decreased by 3.1% at constant prices compared with March 2025. Among the three industrial sectors, output increased by 5.9% in mining but decreased by 19.5% in energy production and by 1.2% in manufacturing.

Industrial production decreased by 0.5% in February

According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises decreased by 0.5% at constant prices compared with February last year. Among the three main sectors, output increased by 1.3% in mining and by 3.1% in energy production but decreased by 1.1% in manufacturing.

Industrial production grew by 5.9% in January year on year

According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 5.9% at constant prices compared with January last year. Output grew in all three industrial sectors: by 10.7% in mining, by 3.1% in manufacturing and by 21.7% in energy production.

Volume of industrial production increased by 1.7% in 2025

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2025, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 1.7% at constant prices compared with the year before. Among the three industrial sectors, output increased by 3.1% in manufacturing but decreased by 0.9% in mining and by 8.5% in energy production.

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.

Industrial production down by 1.1% in October

According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2025, the total production of industrial enterprises decreased by 1.1% at constant prices compared with October 2024. Among the three main sectors, output increased by 5.4% in mining and by 0.3% in electricity production but decreased by 1.4% in manufacturing.

Passenger traffic on railways is growing, while rail freight transport is in decline

GDP flash estimate: the economy grew by 2.2% in Q3

In October, enterprises’ confidence improved, while consumers became more pessimistic

Does Estonia need European statistics? Yes, because having data on Estonia alone is not enough

Dwelling prices in Latvia and Lithuania have risen faster than in Estonia

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.5% in September