According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2024, the Estonian general government deficit was 1.7% and the debt level was 23.6% of the gross domestic product (GDP). At the end of last year, the total expenditures of the general government exceeded revenues by 665.7 million euros.

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2024, the dwelling price index increased by 6.1% compared with the average of 2023. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the index was up by 3.6% compared with the fourth quarter of 2023 and down by 0.7% compared with the third quarter of 2024.

The producer price index of industrial output, which expresses changes in the producer prices of industrial goods manufactured in Estonia for the domestic market and for export, increased by 3.3% in February 2025 compared with January and by 6.1% compared with February last year.

According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2025, Estonia’s exports of goods increased by 13% and imports by 16% compared with January 2024. Exports of goods amounted to over 1.5 billion and imports to 1.8 billion euros at current prices. The trade deficit was 331 million euros, which is 85 million more than in January last year.

According to Statistics Estonia, in the fourth quarter of 2024, there were 9,071 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions and organisations of Estonia. This is 1.4% less than in the same quarter in 2023. In the fourth quarter of last year, 6,705 persons left their job at the initiative of the employer.

According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2025, the consumer price index increased by 1.4% compared with January and by 5.3% compared with February 2024. Goods were 2% and services 10.6% more expensive than in February last year.

According to Statistics Estonia, the average monthly gross wages and salaries in 2024 stood at €1,981, which is 8.1% higher than in 2023. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were €2,062, which is 8.3% higher than in the same quarter of 2023. 

According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2025, the total production of industrial enterprises decreased by 2.5% at constant prices compared with January 2024. Among the three industrial sectors, output increased by 2% in manufacturing but decreased by 7.4% in mining and by 21.8% in electricity production.

According to Statistics Estonia, in the fourth quarter of 2024, the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 1.2% compared with the same period of 2023. Estonia's GDP contracted by 0.3% in 2024. The GDP at current prices amounted to €10.6 billion in the final quarter of last year and to €39.5 billion in 2024 as a whole.

According to Statistics Estonia, in January, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 804 million euros. Compared with January 2024, the volume of retail trade turnover increased by 3%.

The producer price index of industrial output, which expresses changes in the producer prices of industrial goods manufactured in Estonia for the domestic market and for export, rose by 0.9% in January 2025 compared with December 2024. The index remained at the same level as in January last year.

According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2024, the total production value of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and abroad decreased by 6% compared with 2023. Considering only the domestic market, the fall in construction volume last year was 7%.