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According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in May 2025, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists in Estonia, increased by 0.1% compared with April. Compared with May last year, the index rose by 4.6%.

How healthy are the people of Estonia?

Starting on 1 May, residents of Estonia will receive invitations to participate in the Estonian Health Interview Survey, which aims to assess the health status of the population, factors influencing it, and the use of health services. The survey covers the entire population of Estonia aged 15 and older.

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 1.2% in April

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in April 2025, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP) increased by 1.2% compared with March and by 4.4% compared with April last year.

GDP flash estimate: economy grew by 1.2% in Q1

According to Statistics Estonia’s preliminary estimate, in the first quarter of 2025, the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 1.2% compared with the first quarter of last year.

Most of the crops have been harvested

According to Statistics Estonia, by 15 September, 91% of the sown area of cereals, 49% of the sown area of rape and turnip rape, and 50% of the area under potatoes had been harvested in Estonia.

General government debt was adjusted

According to the adjusted data of Statistics Estonia, in 2015, the Estonian general government surplus was 0.1% and the gross debt level was 10.1% of the gross domestic product.

In the 2nd quarter, the annual change of the Dwelling Price Index was the smallest of the recent years

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2016, the Dwelling Price Index changed by 3.1% compared to the 1st quarter and by 1.8% compared to the 2nd quarter of 2015.

The producer price index of industrial output increased in August

According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2016, the producer price index of industrial output changed by 0.2% compared to July 2016 and by -1.3% compared to August 2015.

The frequency of ordering products and services online is increasing among users of e-commerce

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2016, 86% of households in Estonia had Internet access at home. There has been an increase in the share of people having used e-commerce services more than five times in the last three months.

In July, the number of tourists in accommodation establishments increased

According to Statistics Estonia, in the tourism high season in July, domestic and foreign tourists having stayed in Estonian accommodation establishments numbered 488,000, which was 6% more than in July 2015.

In July, trade decreased

According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2016, the exports of goods decreased by 6% and imports by 4% compared to July of the previous year. The fall in the exports and imports of goods was influenced the most by the trade with European Union countries.

Economy grew in the 2nd quarter

According to the second estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased 0.8% in the 2nd quarter of 2016 compared to the 2nd quarter of the previous year.

In the 2nd quarter, the number of job vacancies exceeded 9,000

According to Statistics Estonia, there were about 9,500 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions and organisations of Estonia in the 2nd quarter of 2016. The previous time when the number job vacancies exceeded 9,000 was in 2008. The number of job vacancies increased by 15% compared to the previous quarter and by 13% compared to the 2nd quarter of 2015.

The consumer price index increased in August

According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in August 2016 was 0.1% compared to July 2016 and 0.3% compared to August of the previous year.

The profit of the business sector decreased in the 2nd quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2016, the total profit of the business sector was 671 million euros, which was 6% less than in the same period a year ago.

The Farm Structure Survey has been launched

According to Statistics Estonia, the Farm Structure Survey is being conducted in Estonia since the beginning of September until 15 November. The survey is carried out in all European Union countries and its results provide a basis for determining the development of agricultural policy.

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HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.1% in May