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HICP flash estimate: prices down by 0.5% in November

A new business analytics tool on the eesti.ee portal is now freely available to all entrepreneurs

HICP flash estimate: prices in October did not rise compared with September

GDP flash estimate: economy grew by 0.9% in Q3

HICP flash estimate: prices down by 1.2% in September

Working international students and graduates contributed nearly 23 million euros in taxes in the academic year 2023/2024

According to Statistics Estonia, working international students and international graduates who have stayed to work here after graduation contributed nearly 23 million euros in taxes in Estonia in the academic year 2023/2024. Although the number of international students in Estonia has decreased, their contribution to the Estonian economy has not fallen as much.

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.9% in August

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in August 2025, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, increased by 0.9% compared with July. In comparison with July last year, the HICP rose by 6.2%. The HICP is a flash estimate, which will be revised based on the August price data.

Revised data: average wages and salaries were €2126 in the second quarter

According to Statistics Estonia's revised data, in the second quarter of 2025, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were €2,126, which is 5.9% higher than in the second quarter of 2024.

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.6% in July

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in July 2025, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, increased by 0.6% compared with June. Compared with July last year, the HICP rose by 5.6%.

Revised data: average wages and salaries were €2126 in the second quarter

At-risk-of-poverty rate down, absolute poverty rate up in Estonia

Average wages and salaries were €2,075 in the third quarter

In October, the annual change of the consumer price index was influenced the most by electricity

According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in October 2014 was 0.0% compared to September 2014 and -0.2% compared to October of the previous year.

A new publication on economic and labour market trends

Today, on 3 November, Statistics Estonia presents the publication “Changes in the Economy and Labour Market” which outlines the relevant trends in the last decade.

Stable growth in retail sales continued in September

According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2014 compared to September of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 6% at constant prices.

In September, the increase in industrial production accelerated

According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2014, the production of industrial enterprises rose 4% compared to September of the previous year. The production increased in manufacturing, but decreased in mining and energy.

Changes in the Economy and Labour Market

Kairiin Kütt wins the young statistician’s grant

Today, on 21 October, the Director General of Statistics Estonia Mr Andres Oopkaup presented Ms Kairiin Kütt with the Albert Pullerits young statistician’s grant.

The construction price index took an upturn again

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2014, the construction price index changed 0.3% compared to the 2nd quarter of 2014 and -0.2% compared to the 3rd quarter of 2013.

In September, the producer price index of industrial output increased compared to August

According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2014, the producer price index of industrial output changed by 0.2% compared to August 2014 and by -2.0% compared to September 2013.

Estonian agriculture is characterised by large holdings and the maintenance of permanent grassland

According to the final results of the 2013 Farm Structure Survey, there were 19,200 agricultural holdings in Estonia, of which nearly 1,000 largest ones produce more than three-quarters of standard output, announces Statistics Estonia. At the same time, there are 4,500 agricultural holdings which do not produce agricultural products but only maintain their lands in good agricultural and environmental condition.

In August, fewer tourists stayed in accommodation establishments than in the same month a year ago

According to Statistics Estonia, 379,000 tourists stayed in accommodation establishments in August, which was 2% less than in August of the previous year. The number of foreign tourists decreased and the number of domestic tourists increased.

In August foreign trade decreased

According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2014, exports of goods decreased by 3% and imports by 6% at current prices compared to August of the previous year. The decrease in exports and imports was mostly influenced by the trade of mechanical appliances, electrical equipment and agricultural products and food preparations.

The consumer price index fell for the third consecutive month

According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in September 2014 was -0.2% compared to August 2014 and -0.6% compared to September of the previous year.

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