On 26 May, Statistics Estonia published for the first time the results of the surveys that measure consumers’ and enterprises’ economic confidence. The data are published in the statistical database.

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2025, life expectancy at birth was 79.8 years in Estonia. The number of healthy life years at birth was 57.3 years in 2025, which means that the indicator fell to the level of 2021 and 2022.

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2025, fish and crayfish farms sold 1,217 tonnes of commercial fish and crayfish for a total of 6.7 million euros. Compared with 2024, the sold quantity of fish farming production increased by a fourth and the sold quantity of fish roe remained at the same level.

According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2026, the unemployment rate was 7.1%, the employment rate was 68%, and the labour force participation rate was 73.2%. Labour market indicators improved year on year but were not as good as in the previous quarter.

According to Statistics Estonia, in March, Estonia’s exports of goods increased by 8% and imports by 6% compared with March last year. Exports of goods amounted to over 1.8 billion and imports to nearly 2.1 billion euros at current prices. Exports of goods of Estonian origin increased in March year on year.

According to Statistics Estonia, in April, the consumer price index increased by 0.8% compared with March and by 3.4% compared with April 2025. Goods were 3.8% and services 2.8% more expensive than in April last year.