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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

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Minifacts about Estonia 2010

In February both exports and imports of goods grew

According to Statistics Estonia, in February exports of goods from Estonia at current prices grew by 24% and imports to Estonia by 9% compared to February of the previous year. The growth in trade was caused mainly by the growth of exports and imports in mineral products.

The decrease of construction price index continues

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2010 the percentage change of the construction price index was -7.1% compared to the 1st quarter of 2009. The construction price index fell for five quarters in succession.

Producer price index increased in March

According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2010 the producer price index increased 0.2% compared to February and 1.2% compared to March of the previous year.

In February the number of tourists increased

According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2010, 124,000 foreign and domestic tourists stayed in accommodation establishments, which was 2% more than year earlier in the same period.

Exports exceeded imports in February

According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, the surplus in trade was registered in February, when exports of goods exceeded imports by 0.2 billion kroons. The surplus was last registered in trade in June 1993.

Consumer price index increased in March

According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index increased 1.7% in March 2010 compared to March of the previous year and 1.3% compared to February this year.

The pilot Census of PHC 2011 came to an end

According to Statistics Estonia, in the midnight of 31 March the pilot Census of the 2011 Population and Housing Census (PHC 2011) came to an end, in the course of which, according to preliminary data, a total of 12,531 persons were enumerated. For the first time, the people could enumerate themselves via the Internet.

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HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.3% in August