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HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.5% in July

GDP flash estimate: the economy grew by 2.1% in Q2

Estonians’ assessment of the economy has improved, while confidence in the construction and trade sectors somewhat declined

In May, there were 5% more accommodated tourists than the year before

HICP flash estimate: prices down by 0.4% in June

In June, the confidence of industrial enterprises declined, while assessments in other sectors and among consumers improved slightly

Today, on 25 June, Statistics Estonia published the June results of the surveys that measure the economic confidence of enterprises and consumers.

The number of international students decreased last year but their tax contribution increased

According to Statistics Estonia, in the academic year 2024/25, international students studying and working in Estonia contributed 16.6 million euros in taxes. In the same period, international graduates of the academic year 2023/24 contributed 7.5 million euros as labour taxes in Estonia. Throughout the analysed period (2017–2025), international students and graduates have contributed over 317 million euros in taxes in Estonia.

The share of innovative enterprises in Estonia is growing

According to Statistics Estonia, 65% of Estonian enterprises have introduced product or process innovations. The share of innovative enterprises is the highest in financial and insurance activities and in information and communication.

Latest business and consumer survey results published by Statistics Estonia

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.

Average wages increased by 5.6% last year

Average wages and salaries were 2,135 euros in the first quarter

Estonia’s economy fared better in 2025 than in the two preceding years

In May the growth in exports and imports of goods accelerated

According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2010 compared to May of the previous year, exports of goods grew by 39% and imports by 47% at current prices. In May the growth in exports and imports was the biggest of this year.

In May the number of tourists in accommodation establishments increased

According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2010, 213,000 foreign and domestic tourists stayed in accommodation establishments, which was 11% more than in the same period of the previous year.

Statistics Estonia acquired a two-year transition period for collection of the data included in annual reports

Today, 8th of July, the Government of the Republic approved the regulation, which allows Statistics Estonia during a two-year transition period to ask economic units the data already submitted to the Business Register in their annual reports.

Consumer price index increased in June

According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index increased 3.5% in June 2010 compared to June of the previous year and 0.4% compared to May this year.

The increase of industrial production continued in May

According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2010 the production of industrial enterprises grew 17% compared to May of the previous year.

In May the decrease in retail sales slowed down

According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2010 compared to May of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises decreased 5% at constant prices.

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In April exports grew on account of exports of fuels

According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2010 exports of goods grew by 37% and imports 18% compared to April of the previous year. Exports increased in the dispatches of all commodity sections, especially fuels.

Economic recession did not influence poverty rates in 2008

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2008 the growth of wages and salaries slowed down but the increased pensions and governmental benefits helped to maintain incomes. Therefore the relative poverty remained on the level of 2007.

Producer price indices increased in May

According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2010 the percentage change in the producer price index was 0.9% compared to April and 3.8% compared to May of the previous year.

The annual average monthly gross wages and salaries decreased for the first time during 16 years

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2009, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 12,264 kroons and the hourly gross wages and salaries were 75.11 kroons. Compared to 2008, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were by 5.0% lower and the average hourly gross wages and salaries were by 3.1% lower. Since 1993 the average monthly gross wages and salaries decreased for the first time compared to the previous year.

In April the number of tourists in accommodation establishments increased

According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2010, 170,700 foreign and domestic tourists stayed in accommodation establishments, which was 13% more than in the same period of the previous year.

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