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HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.1% in May
According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in May 2025, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists in Estonia, increased by 0.1% compared with April. Compared with May last year, the index rose by 4.6%.
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How healthy are the people of Estonia?
Starting on 1 May, residents of Estonia will receive invitations to participate in the Estonian Health Interview Survey, which aims to assess the health status of the population, factors influencing it, and the use of health services. The survey covers the entire population of Estonia aged 15 and older.
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HICP flash estimate: prices up by 1.2% in April
According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in April 2025, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP) increased by 1.2% compared with March and by 4.4% compared with April last year.
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GDP flash estimate: economy grew by 1.2% in Q1
According to Statistics Estonia’s preliminary estimate, in the first quarter of 2025, the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 1.2% compared with the first quarter of last year.
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In May the number of tourists in accommodation establishments increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2010, 213,000 foreign and domestic tourists stayed in accommodation establishments, which was 11% more than in the same period of the previous year.
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Statistics Estonia acquired a two-year transition period for collection of the data included in annual reports
Today, 8th of July, the Government of the Republic approved the regulation, which allows Statistics Estonia during a two-year transition period to ask economic units the data already submitted to the Business Register in their annual reports.
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Consumer price index increased in June
According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index increased 3.5% in June 2010 compared to June of the previous year and 0.4% compared to May this year.
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The increase of industrial production continued in May
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2010 the production of industrial enterprises grew 17% compared to May of the previous year.
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In May the decrease in retail sales slowed down
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2010 compared to May of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises decreased 5% at constant prices.
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Economic recession did not influence poverty rates in 2008
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2008 the growth of wages and salaries slowed down but the increased pensions and governmental benefits helped to maintain incomes. Therefore the relative poverty remained on the level of 2007.
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In April exports grew on account of exports of fuels
According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2010 exports of goods grew by 37% and imports 18% compared to April of the previous year. Exports increased in the dispatches of all commodity sections, especially fuels.
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Producer price indices increased in May
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2010 the percentage change in the producer price index was 0.9% compared to April and 3.8% compared to May of the previous year.
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The annual average monthly gross wages and salaries decreased for the first time during 16 years
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2009, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 12,264 kroons and the hourly gross wages and salaries were 75.11 kroons. Compared to 2008, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were by 5.0% lower and the average hourly gross wages and salaries were by 3.1% lower. Since 1993 the average monthly gross wages and salaries decreased for the first time compared to the previous year.
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In April the number of tourists in accommodation establishments increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2010, 170,700 foreign and domestic tourists stayed in accommodation establishments, which was 13% more than in the same period of the previous year.
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Deceleration of the economic decline continued in the 1st quarter
According to the first estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia decreased by 2.0% in the 1st quarter of 2010 compared to the same quarter in the previous year.