HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.9% in April
According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in April, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, increased by 0.9% compared with March. Compared with April last year, the HICP rose by 3.3%. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on April prices are received.
Statistics Estonia will start conducting business and consumer surveys
Starting from May 2026, Statistics Estonia will conduct business and consumer surveys, used to assess economic confidence among enterprises and consumers.
1,360,745 people: Estonia’s population declined for the second year in a row
According to Statistics Estonia, on 1 January 2026, the population of Estonia stood at 1,360,745. This is 9,250 persons fewer than at the same time the year before. Estonia’s population decreased for the second year in a row. There were 9,240 births and 15,688 deaths last year. 15,212 persons immigrated to Estonia and 18,014 persons emigrated.
Passenger traffic through Tallinn Airport was unchanged last year, air freight transport increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2025, Tallinn Airport served nearly 3.5 million passengers, which is at the same level as the year before. There was a decrease in passenger traffic on domestic routes between Tallinn and the main islands. The air transport of freight and mail increased.
3.6 million tourists: number of accommodated tourists was up by 5% in 2024
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2024, Estonian accommodation establishments served 3.6 million tourists, which is 5% more than in 2023 but 5% less than in 2019.
Number of foreign tourists up by 15% in November
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 247,000 tourists in November 2024, which is 11% more than in the same month a year earlier. There were 15% more foreign and 8% more domestic tourists.
The number of accommodated tourists was almost a tenth higher than in October last year
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 275,000 tourists in October 2024, which is 9% more than in the same month a year earlier. There were 15% more foreign and 4% more domestic tourists than in October 2023.
Number of tourists in accommodation establishments did not increase significantly in September
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 278,000 tourists in September 2024, which is 1% more than in the same month a year earlier. The number of foreign tourists increased by 11%, while that of domestic tourists decreased by 8%.
There were more foreign tourists accommodated in August (corrected on 11.10.2024)
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 455,000 tourists in August 2024, which is 6% more than in August last year. The number of foreign tourists increased, whereas the number of domestic tourists decreased.