Exports of services grew by 4% in the first quarter
According to Statistics Estonia and Eesti Pank, in the first quarter of 2026, Estonia’s exports of services grew by 4% and imports were unchanged year on year. Exports of services amounted to nearly 3.3 billion euros and imports to about 2.5 billion euros at current prices.
Average wages and salaries were 2,135 euros in the first quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 2,135 euros in the first quarter of 2026, which is 6.2% higher than in the same quarter last year.
The economy grew for the fourth quarter in a row: GDP up by 2.4% in Q1
According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2026, the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 2.4% compared with the same period of 2025. The GDP at current prices was 10.2 billion euros in the first quarter.
The rise in retail trade volume slowed down in April
According to Statistics Estonia, in April, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 954 million euros. The volume of retail trade turnover increased by 2% year on year and decreased by 4% compared with March this year.
Construction volume on the domestic market increased by 5% in the first quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2026, the total production value of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and abroad increased by 4% compared with the first quarter of 2025. On the domestic construction market, the volume of construction grew by 5%.
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.