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GDP flash estimate: economy grew by 1% in Q4

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HICP flash estimate: prices down by 0.5% in November

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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.

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%.

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.

Construction prices rose by 1.5% last year

According to Statistics Estonia, the construction price index, which expresses the change in construction expenditures, increased by 1.5% in 2025 compared with the average of 2024. The rising cost of materials was the main reason for the increase in the construction price index.

Revised data: average wages and salaries were €2126 in the second quarter

At-risk-of-poverty rate down, absolute poverty rate up in Estonia

Average wages and salaries were €2,075 in the third quarter

The total number of real estate transactions increased last year

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2013, 41,650 purchase-sale transactions of real estate in the total value of 2.0 billion euros were notarised. In 2013, the number of transactions increased by 15% compared to 2012 and the total value of transactions increased by 18%.

In 2013, a record number of tourists stayed in accommodation establishments

According to Statistics Estonia, 1.9 million foreign tourists and over a million domestic tourists used the services of accommodation establishments in 2013. The total number of tourists increased 5% compared to 2012.

Economic growth stopped in the 4th quarter

According to the flash estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia in the 4th quarter of 2013 stayed at the same level compared to the 4th quarter of 2012. In 2013, the Estonian economy grew 0.7% compared to the previous year.

Last year Estonia’s trade decreased

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2013, exports of goods decreased by 2% and imports by 1% at current prices, compared to 2012. In 2013, exports and imports decreased after three years of successive growth.

The consumer price index in January was mainly influenced by food

According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2014 compared to December 2013, the change of the consumer price index was 0.4%, and 1.1% when compared to January of the previous year.

Retail sales grew also in the last month of the year

According to Statistics Estonia, in December 2013 compared to December 2012, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 5% at constant prices.

2013 was a successful year for Estonian industry

According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2013 the production of industrial enterprises grew 3% compared to the previous year. Both export sales and the sales on the domestic market increased.

Milk production increased for the fourth year in a row

According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, the production of milk amounted to 762,300 tons in 2013, which is 6% more than a year earlier. The number of dairy cows did not change compared to the previous year, but milk production per cow increased.

The production of cereals decreased last year

According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, the cereal production was 970,800 tons in 2013, which is 2% less than the year earlier.

The construction price index increased in 2013

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2013 the construction price index rose 5.2% compared to the average of 2012.

The decrease in the producer price index of industrial output continued in December

According to Statistics Estonia, in December 2013, the producer price index of industrial output changed by –1.0% compared to November 2013 and by 2.4% compared to December 2012.

Statistics Estonia revised the population figures for the years 2000–2013

Statistics Estonia revised the population figures for 2000–2013 based on the data of the 2011 census and various registers. According to the revised data, the estimated population number of Estonia as at 1 January 2014 was 1,311,870 by preliminary estimates.

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