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.
The Farm Structure Survey begins in September
The Farm Structure Survey 2026 is conducted by Statistics Estonia from 1 September until 30 November. The survey provides a comprehensive overview of agriculture in Estonia. These data are required for developing agricultural policies. Agricultural holdings who are in the sample but have not answered online by 23 September will be contacted by Statistics Estonia’s interviewers by phone between 24 September and 30 November.
In the first half of 2026, there were 4% more accommodated tourists than the year before
According to Statistics Estonia, in the first half of 2026, accommodation establishments served 1.66 million tourists, which is 4% more than in the same period last year. There were 5% more foreign tourists and 3% more domestic tourists than in the first half of last year.
Industrial production grew by 4.5% in August
According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 4.5% at constant prices compared with August last year. Output increased in all three industrial sectors: by 25.3% in mining, by 56.9% in energy production and by 1.2% in manufacturing.
In July, industrial output started to grow
According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 2.3% at constant prices compared with July last year. Output increased in all three industrial sectors: by 13.5% in mining, by 16% in energy production and by 1.1% in manufacturing.
Industrial output down for the fifth month in a row
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises decreased by 4.6% at constant prices compared with June last year. Among the three industrial sectors, output increased by 26.7% in mining but decreased by 12.6% in energy production and by 5.3% in manufacturing.
Industrial production fell by 3% in May
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises decreased by 3% at constant prices compared with May last year. Among the three industrial sectors, output increased by 39.9% in mining but decreased by 22.9% in energy production and by 3.5% in manufacturing.
Manufacturing output down for the third month in a row
According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises decreased by 3.8% at constant prices compared with April last year. Among the three industrial sectors, output increased by 14.3% in mining but decreased by 14.9% in energy production and by 3.2% in manufacturing.
Industrial production was down by 3.1% in March
According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises decreased by 3.1% at constant prices compared with March 2025. Among the three industrial sectors, output increased by 5.9% in mining but decreased by 19.5% in energy production and by 1.2% in manufacturing.
Industrial production decreased by 0.5% in February
According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises decreased by 0.5% at constant prices compared with February last year. Among the three main sectors, output increased by 1.3% in mining and by 3.1% in energy production but decreased by 1.1% in manufacturing.
Industrial production grew by 5.9% in January year on year
According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 5.9% at constant prices compared with January last year. Output grew in all three industrial sectors: by 10.7% in mining, by 3.1% in manufacturing and by 21.7% in energy production.
Volume of industrial production increased by 1.7% in 2025
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2025, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 1.7% at constant prices compared with the year before. Among the three industrial sectors, output increased by 3.1% in manufacturing but decreased by 0.9% in mining and by 8.5% in energy production.
Industrial production grew by 3.4% in November
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2025, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 3.4% at constant prices compared with the same month of 2024. Among the three main sectors, output increased by 10% in mining and by 4.5% in manufacturing but decreased by 8.7% in energy production.
Industrial production down by 1.1% in October
According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2025, the total production of industrial enterprises decreased by 1.1% at constant prices compared with October 2024. Among the three main sectors, output increased by 5.4% in mining and by 0.3% in electricity production but decreased by 1.4% in manufacturing.
Industrial production was down by 1.5% in September
According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2025, the total production of industrial enterprises decreased by 1.5% at constant prices compared with September last year. Among the three industrial sectors, output increased by 4.8% in mining but decreased by 18.5% in energy production and by 0.4% in manufacturing.