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According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in September, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, increased by 0.5% compared with August and by 3% compared with September 2025. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on September prices are received.

Confidence remains the highest in the retail trade sector and the lowest in construction

On 25 September, Statistics Estonia published the results of the business and consumer surveys for September. Compared with the previous month, confidence has improved slightly among retail trade and construction enterprises and has fallen a little in the services and industry sectors. Consumer confidence has remained at the same level as in August.

65% of people and 34% of enterprises use AI

The latest information technology surveys conducted by Statistics Estonia show that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) increased significantly in 2026 compared with the year before. AI use was up both among enterprises and among individuals, with the use of AI tools for private purposes rising by 53%. There was also a rise in the use of internet-connected devices, such as smart TVs and smart watches.

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.

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

Financial statistics of enterprises improved in 2016

After a few years of stagnation, 2016 can be considered rather successful for enterprises – the turnover, investments as well as the number of active enterprises increased by 4%. The improved results were reflected also in profits – the profit for the reporting year increased by 11%. Productivity indicators improved also.

Statistics Estonia’s electronic data submission environment upgraded

In June, Statistics Estonia’s electronic data collection channel eSTAT was upgraded with a long-awaited and more consumer-friendly user interface. Data submission in the upgraded environment is easier and the channel itself is more user-friendly.

The volume of industrial production increased year on year

According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2018, the production of industrial enterprises increased by 2% compared to April 2017. Production increased in manufacturing and in energy, but decreased in mining.

Economic growth slowed down in the first quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia grew by 3.6% in the first quarter of 2018, compared to the same period of the previous year.

The profit of the business sector decreased in the 1st quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2018, the total profit of the business sector was 584 million euros, which is 5% less than in the same period the year before.

In April, the turnover of retail trade enterprises increased

According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2018, compared to April of the previous year, the turnover of retail trade enterprises increased by 1% at constant prices. In April, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 560.4 million euros.

In the 1st quarter, the average wages and salaries were 1,242 euros

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2018, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 1,242 euros, having increased by 7.7% compared to the 1st quarter of 2017. The year-on-year growth in average monthly gross wages and salaries was 0.2 percentage points higher than in the previous quarter.

Construction volume increased in the 1st quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2018 compared to the same quarter of the previous year, the total production of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and foreign countries increased 21%. Taking into account only Estonian construction market, construction volume increased 29%.

Number of economic units up last year

In 2017, there were approximately 158,000 economically active units. 3,000 units were added, which is as many as in 2016. Considering legal form, the picture looks different – growth in the number of companies picked up and the number of non-profit associations decreased for the first time.

Passenger traffic on railways is growing, while rail freight transport is in decline

GDP flash estimate: the economy grew by 2.2% in Q3

In October, enterprises’ confidence improved, while consumers became more pessimistic

Does Estonia need European statistics? Yes, because having data on Estonia alone is not enough

Dwelling prices in Latvia and Lithuania have risen faster than in Estonia

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.5% in September