Prices
The prices of goods and services concern and affect many people. People pay attention to what is cheaper and how the prices change over time. When looking for a home, they enquire where, at what price and when it is most advantageous to buy or rent a dwelling. The builders, however, are interested in construction prices. All this information helps to make small and large decisions in everyday life.
Statistics Estonia publishes the services producer price index, the producer price index of industrial output, the export and import price indices, the consumer price index, the construction price index and the dwelling price index. Information is also available on the agricultural output price index and the agricultural input price index.
Price indices provide information on price changes and can be used to monitor the development of the Estonian economy. Most of the indices are calculated on the basis of an internationally recognised methodology, which makes it possible to compare developments with other countries. Price indices are widely used in various contracts to adjust fees. The consumer price index is also used to adjust pensions and wages.
The consumer price index has risen more slowly in the last three months
According to Statistics Estonia, in August, the consumer price index increased by 0.4% compared with July and by 1.5% compared with August 2025. Goods were 0.9% and services 2.4% more expensive than in August last year.
HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.3% in August
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.
Consumer price index up by 2.2% in July year on year
According to Statistics Estonia, in July, the consumer price index increased by 0.5% compared with June and by 2.2% compared with the same period in 2025. Goods were 1% and services 3.9% more expensive than in July last year.