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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

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in June, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, decreased by 0.4% compared with May. Compared with June 2025, the HICP rose by 2%. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on June prices are received.

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.

Producer price indices in March

According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2009 the producer price index decreased 0.8% compared to February and increased 1.1% compared to March 2008.

In February foreign trade deficit decreased significantly

According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in February the foreign trade deficit accounted for 1.1 billion kroons. The trade deficit was on such a low level last in May 2001.

In February the number of tourists in accommodation establishments decreased

According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2009, 121,000 tourists used the services of accommodation establishments, which was 15% less than in the same month of the previous year.

Consumer price index in March

According to Statistics Estonia, the percentage change of the consumer price index in March 2009 compared to February was -0.5% and compared to March 2008 was 2.0%.

In February the decrease in retail sales accelerated

According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2009 compared to February of the previous year the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises decreased 18% at constant prices.

Industrial production decreased by a third in February

According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2009 compared to February of the previous year, the production of industrial enterprises decreased 30%.

General Government's consolidated budget stayed in deficit

According to preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, the Estonian general government sector deficit was 3% and the gross debt level was 4.8% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2008. The general government budget’s deficit remained within the limits set out in the Maastricht Treaty.

In autumn the pilot census of the 2011 Population and Housing Census will take place

Statistics Estonia will organise the pilot census of the 2011 Population and Housing Census in nine local governments of Estonia in autumn 2009. About 10,000 persons and their dwellings will be enumerated during the census.

In January exports and imports of goods declined sharply

According to Statistics Estonia, in January exports of goods in current prices totalled 7.2 billion kroons and imports 8.8 billion kroons. Compared to January of the previous year, exports declined by 29% and imports 36%. The decrease in value of exports and imports began already in November 2008.

The passenger transport and transport of goods decreased last year

According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2008 the usage of services of passenger transport enterprises decreased by about a tenth compared to 2007. The volume of carriage of goods decreased by a fourth compared to the previous year.

The conference of the Estonian Statistical Society focuses on registers and Population Census

On 24–25 March the conference of the Estonian Statistical Society “Registers and the Population Census” will take place in Tallinn. One of the organisers of the conference is Statistics Estonia.

Producer price indices in February

According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2009 the percentage change in the producer price index was -0.3% compared to January and 2.0% compared to February 2008.

There are people of 224 different ethnic nationalities living in Estonia

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.5% in July

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