In June, the confidence of industrial enterprises declined, while assessments in other sectors and among consumers improved slightly
Today, on 25 June, Statistics Estonia published the June results of the surveys that measure the economic confidence of enterprises and consumers.
The number of international students decreased last year but their tax contribution increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in the academic year 2024/25, international students studying and working in Estonia contributed 16.6 million euros in taxes. In the same period, international graduates of the academic year 2023/24 contributed 7.5 million euros as labour taxes in Estonia. Throughout the analysed period (2017–2025), international students and graduates have contributed over 317 million euros in taxes in Estonia.
The share of innovative enterprises in Estonia is growing
According to Statistics Estonia, 65% of Estonian enterprises have introduced product or process innovations. The share of innovative enterprises is the highest in financial and insurance activities and in information and communication.
Latest business and consumer survey results published by Statistics Estonia
On 26 May, Statistics Estonia published for the first time the results of the surveys that measure consumers’ and enterprises’ economic confidence. The data are published in the statistical database.
Estonian residents travelled less last year
According to Statistics Estonia, Estonian residents made 1.5 million outbound overnight trips in 2025, which is 3% less than in 2024. There were nearly 3.1 million overnight domestic trips last year, down by 12% from 2024.
The number of accommodated tourists increased a little in 2025
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2025, Estonian accommodation establishments served about 3.7 million tourists, which is 2% more than in 2024 but 3% less than in 2019 before the pandemic. Compared with 2024, there were more foreign tourists and slightly fewer domestic tourists accommodated last year.
There were 7% more foreign tourists accommodated in November
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 254,989 tourists in November 2025, which is 3% more than in the same month a year earlier. There were 7% more foreign tourists, but the number of domestic tourists did not increase.
The number of tourists from Finland declined for the sixth consecutive month
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 291,000 tourists in October 2025, which is 6% more than in October last year. There were 7% more foreign and 5% more domestic tourists than in the same month last year. The number of tourists from Finland decreased for the sixth month in a row.
In September, the number of accommodated tourists grew by 4% year on year
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 288,000 tourists in September 2025, which is 4% more than in September 2024. There were 3% more foreign and 5% more domestic tourists than in the same month last year. The number of tourists from Finland decreased for the fifth month in a row.
In August, the number of accommodated foreign tourists was up by 4% year on year
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 459,200 tourists in August 2025, which is 1% more than in the same month last year. There were 4% more foreign tourists and 2% fewer domestic tourists than in August last year. The number of tourists from Finland decreased for the fourth consecutive month.
Over half a million tourists stayed in accommodation establishments in July
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served nearly 502,000 tourists in July 2025, which is 1% less than in the same month a year earlier. There were 2% more foreign tourists and 5% fewer domestic tourists than in July last year.
In June, the number of tourists increased by 2% year on year (corrected on 18.08.2025)
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served approximately 91,000 tourists in June 2025, which is 2% more than in the same month last year. There were 5% more foreign tourists and 2% fewer domestic tourists than in June last year.
The numbers of domestic and foreign tourists increased by 4% in May year on year
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 304,000 tourists in May 2025, which is 4% more than in May last year. The numbers of foreign and domestic tourists both increased by 4% year on year.
The number of accommodated tourists was up by 7% in April year on year
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 251,000 tourists in April 2025, which is 7% more than in the same month last year. There were 16% more foreign tourists. The number of accommodated domestic tourists did not change significantly year on year.
The number of accommodated tourists decreased in March year on year
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 217,000 tourists in March 2025, which is 9% less than in the same month a year earlier. The number of foreign tourists declined by 7% and the number of domestic tourists by 11%.
The number of foreign tourists reached 2019 levels
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 230,000 tourists in February 2025, which is 2% more than in the same month a year earlier. There were 3% more foreign and 2% more domestic tourists.