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HICP flash estimate: prices up by 1.1% in June

Date 01.07.2025
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The consumer price index uses weights reflecting the average expenditure structure of Estonian residents, while the harmonised index of consumer prices also takes into account tourists and is comparable to the international HICP. “Based on the preliminary estimate, the HICP was affected by the rising prices of food products and also by the higher prices of holiday trips and accommodation, although the latter is likely to be a temporary trend. Lower housing costs and decreased prices of clothing and footwear had the opposite effect on the index,” said Lauri Veski, team lead of consumer price

Internet use is increasing in Estonia

Date 14.09.2023
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According to Statistics Estonia*, 93.2% of households in Estonia have an internet connection at home. The number of households with an internet connection has increased by 13,000 compared with the previous year, when there were 533,300 such households. There are also more users of e-commerce.

Population census. Young people have more health problems than 10 years ago

Date 28.11.2022
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According to the 2021 census, an estimated one third of the population have a long-term illness or health problem. This is 2 percentage points more than in the previous census in 2011. 28% of the population are limited in their daily activities because of a health problem.

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Industrial production fell by 4.7% in April

Date 05.06.2024
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According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2024, the total production of industrial enterprises fell by 4.7% compared with April last year. Among the three main sectors, output increased by 3.6% in mining and by 10.1% in electricity production but decreased by 5.7% in manufacturing.

Retail trade turnover fell again in January

Date 04.03.2024
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According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2024, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 766 million euros. Compared with January 2023, turnover fell by 7% at constant prices.

Retail trade turnover has been falling for 18 months

Date 28.03.2024
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According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2024, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 739 million euros. Compared with February 2023, turnover fell by 3% at constant prices.

In January, trade grew by more than a third

Date 11.03.2022
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According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2022, Estonia’s exports of goods increased by 35% and imports by 36% compared to January 2021. Trade growth was significantly boosted by the increased exports and imports and higher prices of mineral fuels and electricity.