Search results

The economy grew in the 1st quarter

Date 09.06.2016

Article

According to the revised estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased 1.7% in the 1st quarter of 2016 compared to the 1st quarter of the previous year.

The Estonian economy grew last year

Date 28.02.2017

Article

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2016, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased 1.6% compared to 2015. In the 4th quarter of 2016, the Estonian economy grew 2.7% compared to the 4th quarter of 2015.

Households spent more on food, housing and household equipment but cut down on other expenses

Date 05.05.2021

Article

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2020, the average expenditure per household member in a month was 477 euros, which is 12 euros less than in 2019. Compulsory expenditure, i.e. unavoidable food and housing expenses in the household budget, increased by seven euros year on year.

Only Latvians and Lithuanians eat more potatoes than Estonians

Date 06.09.2010

Article

According to Statistics Estonia, Estonian resident consumes 188 grams of potatoes a day, Latvian and Lithuanian residents 274 and 234 grams, respectively. The data are based on the European food consumption database DAFNE (Data Food Networking), which since autumn 2010 also contains data on Estonia.

Internal trade

Area

In terms of turnover, internal trade is the largest economic activity in Estonia. It covers wholesale and retail trade as well as the repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles. Internal trade is closely connected with other activities – the goods that people buy in shops come from factories, craftsmen and farmers. The goods are carried by transport enterprises. The consumption of products made in Estonia supports local business and also means that the goods are delivered to consumers in the most cost-effective way. Statistics Estonia publishes the following statistics about trade enterprises

In January, electricity had the biggest impact on the consumer price index

Date 07.02.2022

Article

According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2022, the consumer price index changed by -0.1% compared to December 2021 and by 11.3% compared to January 2021. Goods were 9.0% and services 16.0% more expensive than in January last year.

Estonian economy grew by 5.2% compared to the pre-pandemic level

Date 01.03.2022

Article

According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in the fourth quarter of 2021, the gross domestic product (GDP), which shows how the Estonian economy is doing, grew by 8.6% compared to the same period of 2020. The GDP at current prices was 8.7 billion euros.

Household Budget Survey to begin in March

Date 09.03.2015

Article

Today, on 9 March, Statistics Estonia launches the Household Budget Survey of 2015, which collects data from households on their everyday expenditure and consumption. The previous survey was conducted in 2012.

Last year the economy thrived in Estonia

Date 09.03.2012

Article

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2011 the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 7.6% compared to the previous year. In the 4th quarter, GDP growth decelerated to 4.5% according to the second estimates.

Economic growth slowed down in the 2nd quarter

Date 30.08.2019

Article

According to Statistics Estonia, gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased 3.6% in the 2nd quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of the previous year.