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HICP flash estimate: prices down by 0.5% in November

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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

The economy continued to grow in the 3rd quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased 4.2% in the 3rd quarter of 2017 compared to the 3rd quarter of the previous year.

In the 3rd quarter, year-over-year growth in average wages and salaries continued to accelerate

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2017, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 1,201 euros, having increased 7.4% compared to the 3rd quarter of 2016. The year-over-year growth in wages and salaries accelerated for the second consecutive quarter.

The profit of the business sector decreased in the 3rd quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2017, the total profit of the business sector was 787 million euros, which is 8% less than in the same period the year before.

Construction volume increased in the 3rd quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2017 compared to the same quarter of the previous year, the total production of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and foreign countries increased 20%. Taking into account only Estonian construction market, construction volume increased 27%.

Population of counties after administrative reform

Statistics Estonia recalculated the population of counties in 2017 according to the administrative division in place after this year’s local government elections.

The industrial producer price index increased in October

According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2017, the producer price index of industrial output changed by 0.4% compared to September and by 3.7% compared to October 2016.

Employment rate at highest for 20 years

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2017, the employment rate was 68.3%, the unemployment rate 5.2% and the labour force participation rate 72%. Compared to the 3rd quarter of 2016, the unemployment rate fell and the employment rate reached its highest level for 20 years.

In the 3rd quarter, trade growth slowed

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter, compared to the 3rd quarter of the previous year, exports grew 4% and imports 6%. Compared to the 1st and 2nd quarter of 2017, trade slowed in the 3rd quarter.

In October, the annual change of the consumer price index was affected the most by food

According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in October 2017 was -0.2% compared to September 2017 and 3.8% compared to October of the previous year.

In September, the number of tourists in accommodation establishments increased

According to Statistics Estonia, 281,400 tourists used the services of accommodation establishments in September 2017, i.e. 10% more than in September 2016. The number of both foreign and domestic tourists increased.

In September, the volume of industrial production was greater than a year ago

According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2017, the production of industrial enterprises increased 4% compared to September 2016. Production increased in mining and quarrying but decreased in the energy sector.

In September, stable turnover growth of retail trade enterprises continued

According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2017, compared to September of the previous year, the turnover of retail trade enterprises increased 1% at constant prices. For the third month in succession, turnover has shown a stable one-percent growth compared to the same month of the previous year.

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