​Industry is the largest sector of the economy and an important driver of economic growth. The index of industrial production covers the economic indicators of three industrial activities: mining, energy production and manufacturing.

Helle Bunder, analyst at Statistics Estonia, noted that May was the month last year when manufacturing volumes decreased the most due to the coronavirus pandemic. “In connection with the low reference base, manufacturing production has increased by 18.5% year on year,” said Bunder.

According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2021, the consumer price index increased by 1.2% compared to May 2021 and by 3.8% compared to June 2020. Goods were 3.1% and services 5.0% more expensive than in June last year.

According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2021, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 778 million euros. Compared to May 2020, turnover increased by 18% at constant prices.

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2020, men accounted for slightly more than a fifth of the 34,570 persons receiving parental benefit. The average monthly parental benefit was 1,170 euros for women and 1,638 euros for men. The parental benefit gap was the lowest ever.