According to Statistics Estonia, in the third quarter of 2026, the construction price index increased by 3.8% compared with the third quarter of 2025 and by 1% compared with the second quarter of this year. Rising wages and the higher prices of building materials had the biggest impact on the index in the third quarter.

European Statistics Day is celebrated on 20 October. This is a good moment to reiterate that by fulfilling its statistical obligations and contributing to European statistics Estonia also creates value for itself. When we hear the words “European statistics”, our first thought may be that Estonia collects data and then sends the data to Brussels. In fact, the European Statistical System provides something that Estonia cannot get from just our own data – a point of reference.

According to Eurostat, in the second quarter of 2026, the year-on-year increase in the house price index was nearly two times faster in Latvia and almost two and a half times faster in Lithuania, compared with the increase in residential property prices in Estonia. 

According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2026, Estonia’s exports of goods increased by 3% and imports by 10% compared with August last year. Exports of goods amounted to about 1.5 billion and imports to more than 1.8 billion euros at current prices. The trade deficit was 360 million euros.

According to Statistics Estonia, in September, the consumer price index increased by 0.9% compared with August and by 3.5% compared with September 2025. Goods were 3.6% and services 3.5% more expensive than in September last year.

According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 4.5% at constant prices compared with August last year. Output increased in all three industrial sectors: by 25.3% in mining, by 56.9% in energy production and by 1.2% in manufacturing.

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in September, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, increased by 0.5% compared with August and by 3% compared with September 2025. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on September prices are received.

According to Statistics Estonia, in August, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 974 million euros. Compared with August 2025, the volume of turnover increased by 6%, which was influenced the most by stores selling manufactured goods.

On 25 September, Statistics Estonia published the results of the business and consumer surveys for September. Compared with the previous month, confidence has improved slightly among retail trade and construction enterprises and has fallen a little in the services and industry sectors. Consumer confidence has remained at the same level as in August. 

According to Statistics Estonia, in the second quarter of 2026, the dwelling price index increased by 3.5% compared with the first quarter and by 5.8% compared with the second quarter of 2025.

The latest information technology surveys conducted by Statistics Estonia show that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) increased significantly in 2026 compared with the year before. AI use was up both among enterprises and among individuals, with the use of AI tools for private purposes rising by 53%. There was also a rise in the use of internet-connected devices, such as smart TVs and smart watches.

According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2026, Estonia’s exports of goods increased by 3% and imports by 2% compared with July last year. Exports of goods amounted to almost 1.5 billion and imports to nearly 1.9 billion euros at current prices. The trade deficit was 430 million euros.