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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.

Business and consumer confidence showed signs of improvement in August

On 26 August, Statistics Estonia published the results of the business and consumer surveys for August. The survey results show that, compared with the previous month, assessments improved slightly among consumers as well as in the four business sectors.

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

In April more domestic tourists and fewer foreign tourists stayed in accommodation establishments compared to the previous year

According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2013, 192,000 foreign and domestic tourists stayed in accommodation establishments, which was 6% less than in the same month of the previous year. The number of domestic tourists increased and the number of foreign tourists decreased.

In the 1st quarter the economic growth rate slowed down

According to the second estimates of Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2013 compared to the same quarter of the previous year, the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 1.1%.

Introduction of renewable sources of energy has reduced the share of oil shale in electricity production

The change of consumer price index in May was mainly influenced by food

According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index was 0.2% in May 2013 compared to April and 3.3% compared to May of the previous year.

The income of employees increased in all counties during the year

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2012, the average monthly gross income per employee was 844 euros. Compared to 2011, the average monthly gross income has increased in all counties.

In the 1st quarter there were nearly 7,000 job vacancies

According to Statistics Estonia, there were about 7,000 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions and organisations of Estonia in the 1st quarter of 2013. Compared to the same period of the previous year, their number decreased by 1.1%, but increased by 5.7% compared to the previous quarter.

The growth in total profit of business sector slowed down

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2013 the total profit of the business sector was 647 million euros, which was 3% more than in the same period a year earlier. If the year ago the increase of enterprise sector’s total profit was on average 7% then in the 1st quarter this year the growth slowed down.

Retail sales growth slightly decelerated in April

According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2013 compared to April of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 5% at constant prices. When in March the retail sales increased 7% compared to the same month of the previous year, then in April the retail sales growth slightly decelerated.

In April the industrial production grew compared to the previous year

According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2013, the production of industrial enterprises increased by 3% compared to April of the previous year. The growth in the production was most of all influenced by the manufacturing of electronic products and electricity.

The growth in construction volumes slowed down in the 1st quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2013 compared to the same quarter of the previous year, the total production of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and foreign countries grew 2%, of which 6% on domestic market.

Production of full-length films hit record in Estonia last year

According to Statistics Estonia, 46 full-length films were released in 2012 when Estonian film celebrated its 100th birthday. 13 of these were full-length feature films and 33 were full-length documentaries.

In the 1st quarter the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 900 euros

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2013, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 900 euros and the average hourly gross wages and salaries were 5.63 euros. Compared to the 1st quarter of the previous year, the average monthly gross wages and salaries grew 6.3% and the average hourly gross wages and salaries 9.1%.

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

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