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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.

Dwelling Price Indices increased

According to Statistics Estonia, the Dwelling Price Index increased by 5.9% in 2018 compared to the average of 2017. Year-on-year, the prices of apartments increased by 6.4% and the prices of houses by 4.7%.

Passenger traffic on domestic ship routes increased last year

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2018, compared to 2017, the number of passengers on the main scheduled domestic ship lines increased by 3%, but the number of international traffic passengers served by Estonian ports decreased by 1%. The freight volume of ports in tonnes increased by around 3%.

The producer price index decreased in February

According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2019, the change in the producer price index of industrial output was –0.5% compared to January 2019 and 0.6% compared to February 2018.

The winners of the Estonian phase of the European Statistics Competition announced

The winner in the older age group was team Radiaator, supervised by Kerli Orav-Puurand, from Hugo Treffneri Gümnaasium, and the winner in the younger age group was team Auleobak, supervised by Jelena Ait, from Tallinna Tõnismäe Reaalkool.

The number of job vacancies remains over 10,000

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 4th quarter of 2018, there were approximately 10,500 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions and organisations of Estonia. The number of job vacancies has exceeded 10,000 since the 1st quarter of 2017.

In January, exports growth continued

According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2019, compared to January 2018, the exports of goods increased by 12% and imports by 2%. The growth in exports was broad‑based, the increase occurred in most commodity sections.

Passengers transported as much as last year, the carriage of goods increased

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2018, Estonian transport enterprises served as many passengers as in 2017, whereas freight volume in tonnes increased by 2%.

In January, the number of tourists in accommodation establishments increased

According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2019, domestic and foreign tourists who stayed in accommodation establishments numbered 208,000, which is 1% more than in January 2018. Compared to January 2018, the number of domestic tourists increased and the number of foreign tourists decreased.

Consumer Price Index in February

According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in February 2019 was 0.2% compared to January 2019 and 2.0% compared to February of the previous year.

In January, the volume of industrial production was greater than a year ago

According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2019, the production of industrial enterprises increased by 5% compared to January 2018. Production increased in manufacturing and energy, but decreased in mining.

In January, the turnover of retail trade enterprises increased

According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2019, compared to January 2018, the turnover of retail trade enterprises increased 6% at constant prices.

In 2018, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 1,310 euros

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2018, the average monthly gross wages and salaries of enterprises, institutions and organisations were 1,310 euros, having increased by 7.3% compared to 2017. The average monthly gross wages and salaries increased in all economic activities, being the highest in the 2nd and 4th quarters.

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