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According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in August 2026, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, increased by 0.3% compared with July. Compared with August last year, the HICP rose by 1.3%. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on August prices are received.

Business and consumer confidence showed signs of improvement in August

On 26 August, Statistics Estonia published the results of the business and consumer surveys for August. The survey results show that, compared with the previous month, assessments improved slightly among consumers as well as in the four business sectors.

The Farm Structure Survey begins in September

The Farm Structure Survey 2026 is conducted by Statistics Estonia from 1 September until 30 November. The survey provides a comprehensive overview of agriculture in Estonia. These data are required for developing agricultural policies. Agricultural holdings who are in the sample but have not answered online by 23 September will be contacted by Statistics Estonia’s interviewers by phone between 24 September and 30 November.

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

According to Statistics Estonia, in the first half of 2026, accommodation establishments served 1.66 million tourists, which is 4% more than in the same period last year. There were 5% more foreign tourists and 3% more domestic tourists than in the first half of last year.

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

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

There are people of 224 different ethnic nationalities living in Estonia

Construction prices increased by 3.8% in the third quarter year on year

According to Statistics Estonia, in the third quarter of 2026, the construction price index increased by 3.8% compared with the third quarter of 2025 and by 1% compared with the second quarter of this year. Rising wages and the higher prices of building materials had the biggest impact on the index in the third quarter.

Construction volume increased for the second quarter in a row

According to Statistics Estonia, in the second quarter of 2026, the total production value of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and abroad increased by 3.8% compared with the second quarter of 2025. Considering only the domestic market, the rise in construction volume was 4.6%.

Higher building material prices pushed up construction prices in the second quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, the construction price index, which expresses the change in the cost of construction activity, rose by 3.1% in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year and by 1.9% compared with the first quarter of this year. In the second quarter, the index was most affected by the rise in the prices of building materials.

Construction volume on the domestic market increased by 5% in the first quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2026, the total production value of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and abroad increased by 4% compared with the first quarter of 2025. On the domestic construction market, the volume of construction grew by 5%.

Construction prices rose by 2% in the first quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2026, the construction price index increased by 2% compared with the first quarter of 2025 and by 0.5% compared with the fourth quarter of last year. The rise in employees’ wages had the biggest impact on the construction price index in the first quarter.

Construction volume down by 1.5% last year

According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2025, the total production value of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and abroad decreased by 1.5% compared with 2024. The volume of construction declined for the fourth consecutive year.

Construction prices rose by 1.5% last year

According to Statistics Estonia, the construction price index, which expresses the change in construction expenditures, increased by 1.5% in 2025 compared with the average of 2024. The rising cost of materials was the main reason for the increase in the construction price index.

Construction volume in the third quarter up on the domestic market, down abroad

According to Statistics Estonia, in the third quarter of 2025, the total production value of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and abroad decreased by 0.6% compared with the third quarter of 2024. On the domestic construction market, however, the rise in construction volume was 0.4%.

Construction volume down by 1.2% in the second quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, in the second quarter of 2025, the total construction volume of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and abroad decreased by 1.2% compared with the second quarter of 2024. On the domestic construction market, the volume of construction fell by 1.4%.

Construction price index up by 1.4% compared with the second quarter of last year

According to Statistics Estonia, in the second quarter of 2025, the construction price index increased by 0.9% compared with the first quarter and by 1.4% compared with the second quarter of 2024. Compared with the beginning of the year, the construction price index in the second quarter was most affected by the prices of building materials, which began to go up again.

Construction volume up by 5% in the first quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2025, the total production value of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and abroad increased by 5% compared with the first quarter of 2024. Considering only the domestic market, the rise in construction volume was 3%.

The rise in construction prices in the first quarter was curbed by the lower cost of materials

According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2025, the construction price index increased by 0.1% compared with the fourth quarter of 2024 and by 1.2% compared with the first quarter of 2024.

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HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.5% in September

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HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.3% in August