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According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in July, the harmonised index of consumer prices, which takes into account the expenditures of tourists, rose by 0.5% compared with June. Compared with July 2025, the index rose by 2%. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on July prices are received.

GDP flash estimate: the economy grew by 2.1% in Q2

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in the second quarter of 2026, the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 2.1% compared with the same period of 2025.

Estonians’ assessment of the economy has improved, while confidence in the construction and trade sectors somewhat declined

Today, on 28 July, Statistics Estonia published the July data of the business and consumer surveys that measure the economic confidence of enterprises and consumers. The results show that the confidence of construction and trade enterprises has declined slightly, while assessments in other sectors and among consumers improved.

In May, there were 5% more accommodated tourists than the year before

According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served nearly 320,300 tourists in May 2026, which is 5% more than in May last year. Year on year, there were 9% more foreign tourists, and the number of domestic tourists remained at the same level.

Average wages and salaries were 2,135 euros in the first quarter

1,360,745 people: Estonia’s population declined for the second year in a row

Average wages and salaries were 2,243 euros in the second quarter

Volume of retail trade turnover up by 4% in July

According to Statistics Estonia, in July, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 982 million euros. Compared with July 2025, the volume of retail trade turnover increased by 4%. Enterprises engaged in the retail sale of automotive fuel had the biggest impact on this increase.

Turnover volume of grocery stores up in June after a long decline

According to Statistics Estonia, in June, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 950 million euros. The volume of turnover increased by 1% compared with the same month of 2025.

Volume of retail trade turnover down by 1% in May

According to Statistics Estonia, in May, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 947 million euros. The volume of retail trade turnover decreased by 1% compared with May 2025 and was unchanged compared with April this year.

The rise in retail trade volume slowed down in April

According to Statistics Estonia, in April, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 954 million euros. The volume of retail trade turnover increased by 2% year on year and decreased by 4% compared with March this year.

Retail trade volume up by 7% in March

According to Statistics Estonia, in March, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 975 million euros. Compared with March 2025, the volume of retail trade turnover increased by 7%. The increase in retail trade volume in March was mainly driven by enterprises engaged in the retail sale of automotive fuel.

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.3% in August

Business and consumer confidence showed signs of improvement in August

The Farm Structure Survey begins in September

In the first half of 2026, there were 4% more accommodated tourists than the year before

There are people of 224 different ethnic nationalities living in Estonia

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.5% in July

GDP flash estimate: the economy grew by 2.1% in Q2

Estonians’ assessment of the economy has improved, while confidence in the construction and trade sectors somewhat declined

In May, there were 5% more accommodated tourists than the year before

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Average wages and salaries were 2,135 euros in the first quarter

1,360,745 people: Estonia’s population declined for the second year in a row

Average wages and salaries were 2,243 euros in the second quarter

Volume of retail trade turnover up by 4% in July

Turnover volume of grocery stores up in June after a long decline

Volume of retail trade turnover down by 1% in May

The rise in retail trade volume slowed down in April

Retail trade volume up by 7% in March

Retail trade volume up by 5% in February

Retail trade volume up by 8% in January

Turnover volume in retail trade grew by 2% last year

The volume of retail trade turnover in November was unchanged year on year

Volume of retail trade turnover continued to grow in October

Volume of retail trade turnover up by 4% in September

Retail trade volume began to decline in August