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HICP flash estimate: prices down by 0.5% in November

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HICP flash estimate: prices in October did not rise compared with September

GDP flash estimate: economy grew by 0.9% in Q3

HICP flash estimate: prices down by 1.2% in September

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in September 2025, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, decreased by 1.2% compared with August. Compared with September last year, the HICP rose by 5.2%. The HICP is a flash estimate, which will be revised based on the September price data.

Construction prices rose by 1.5% last year

According to Statistics Estonia, the construction price index, which expresses the change in construction expenditures, increased by 1.5% in 2025 compared with the average of 2024. The rising cost of materials was the main reason for the increase in the construction price index.

There were 7% more foreign tourists accommodated in November

According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 254,989 tourists in November 2025, which is 3% more than in the same month a year earlier. There were 7% more foreign tourists, but the number of domestic tourists did not increase.

The volume of retail trade turnover in November was unchanged year on year

According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2025, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 907 million euros. Compared with November 2024, the volume of retail trade turnover remained at the same level.

Revised data: average wages and salaries were €2126 in the second quarter

At-risk-of-poverty rate down, absolute poverty rate up in Estonia

Average wages and salaries were €2,075 in the third quarter

The number of students in general education is decreasing

According to Statistics Estonia, the number of students in general education has decreased by nearly 20,000 during the past five years. While the number of students in the first grade will increase in the coming years, the number of students in secondary education will decrease.

Industrial production decreased in March

According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2012, the production of industrial enterprises decreased by 6% compared to the same month of the previous year. The decline in the production was most of all influenced by the manufacturing of electronic and metal products and electricity.

Retail sales growth rate decelerated even more in March

According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2012 compared to March of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 7% at constant prices.

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The construction price index increased in the 1st quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, the percentage change of the construction price index was 0.4% in the 1st quarter of 2012 compared to the previous quarter, and 5.0% compared to the 1st quarter of 2011.

Producer price indices increased in March

According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2012 the producer price index of industrial output increased by 0.2% compared to February and by 3.2% compared to March of the previous year.

One of five part-time employees wishes to work more hours

According to Statistics Estonia, one out of five part-time employees would like to work more hours and is ready to do that if there is such an opportunity. In 2011, there were more than 12,000 such underemployed part-time workers.

In February the number of tourists staying in accommodation establishments increased

According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2012, 152,000 tourists stayed in the accommodation establishments of Estonia. The number of both domestic and foreign tourists increased by 6% compared to February of the previous year.

In February imports of goods increased by a quarter compared to the previous year

According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2012, exports of goods grew by 16% and imports by 25% at current prices compared to February of the previous year. The growth in imports was mostly influenced by the increase in the arrivals of mineral fuels and transport equipment.

In March, the annual change in consumer price index was mainly influenced by housing expenditures

According to Statistics Estonia, the change in the consumer price index in March 2012 was 1.0% compared to February and 4.4% compared to March of the previous year.

The consumption expenditure of households increased last year

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2011 a household member spent 3% more than in 2010.

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