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In June, the confidence of industrial enterprises declined, while assessments in other sectors and among consumers improved slightly

The number of international students decreased last year but their tax contribution increased

The share of innovative enterprises in Estonia is growing

Latest business and consumer survey results published by Statistics Estonia

Statistics Estonia starts monitoring consumers’ and enterprises’ economic confidence: each response matters

GDP flash estimate: the economy grew by 1.3% in Q1

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2026, the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 1.3% compared with the same period of 2025.

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.

Producer price index down for the third month in a row

The producer price index of industrial output, which expresses changes in the producer prices of industrial goods manufactured in Estonia for the domestic market and for export, increased by 1.6% in August 2025 compared with July and decreased by 1.6% compared with August last year.

The consumer price index rose by 6.1% year on year

According to Statistics Estonia, in August, the consumer price index increased by 1% compared with July and by 6.1% compared with August 2024. Goods were 4% and services 9.3% more expensive than in August last year.

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.9% in August

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in August 2025, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, increased by 0.9% compared with July. In comparison with July last year, the HICP rose by 6.2%. The HICP is a flash estimate, which will be revised based on the August price data.

In July, the producer price index of industrial output fell by 2.2%

The producer price index of industrial output, which expresses changes in the producer prices of industrial goods manufactured in Estonia for the domestic market and for export, fell by 0.3% in July compared with June and by 2.2% compared with July last year.

In July, the consumer price index rose by 0.6% compared with June

According to Statistics Estonia, in July, the consumer price index increased by 0.6% compared with June and by 5.4% compared with July 2024. Goods were 3.9% and services 7.7% more expensive than in July last year.

Construction price index up by 1.4% compared with the second quarter of last year

According to Statistics Estonia, in the second quarter of 2025, the construction price index increased by 0.9% compared with the first quarter and by 1.4% compared with the second quarter of 2024. Compared with the beginning of the year, the construction price index in the second quarter was most affected by the prices of building materials, which began to go up again.

Producer price index of industrial output fell by 1,5% in June

The producer price index of industrial output, which expresses changes in the producer prices of industrial goods manufactured in Estonia for the domestic market and for export, fell by 1.4% in June 2025 compared with May and by 1.5% compared with June last year.

In June, the consumer price index rose by 0.9% compared with May

According to Statistics Estonia, in June, the consumer price index increased by 0.9% compared with May and by 5% compared with June 2024. Goods were 2.8% and services 8.4% more expensive than in June last year.

Higher prices of manufacture of wood and wood products had the biggest impact on the producer price index in May

The producer price index of industrial output, which expresses changes in the producer prices of industrial goods manufactured in Estonia for the domestic market and for export, increased by 0.2% in May 2025 compared with April and by 0.5% compared with May last year.

Dwelling price index up by 3% in the first quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2025, the dwelling price index increased by 3% compared with the previous quarter and by 4.6% compared with the first quarter of 2024.

In May, the consumer price index rose by 0.1% compared with April

According to Statistics Estonia, in May, the consumer price index increased by 0.1% compared with April and by 4.5% compared with May 2024. Goods were 1.9% and services 8.8% more expensive than in May last year.

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%.