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According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in July, the harmonised index of consumer prices, which takes into account the expenditures of tourists, rose by 0.5% compared with June. Compared with July 2025, the index rose by 2%. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on July prices are received.

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

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in the second quarter of 2026, the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 2.1% compared with the same period of 2025.

Estonians’ assessment of the economy has improved, while confidence in the construction and trade sectors somewhat declined

Today, on 28 July, Statistics Estonia published the July data of the business and consumer surveys that measure the economic confidence of enterprises and consumers. The results show that the confidence of construction and trade enterprises has declined slightly, while assessments in other sectors and among consumers improved.

In May, there were 5% more accommodated tourists than the year before

According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served nearly 320,300 tourists in May 2026, which is 5% more than in May last year. Year on year, there were 9% more foreign tourists, and the number of domestic tourists remained at the same level.

Average wages increased by 5.6% last year

Average wages and salaries were 2,135 euros in the first quarter

Estonia’s economy fared better in 2025 than in the two preceding years

The production of cereals broke records last year

According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, cereal production was 1,221,600 tons in 2014, which is 25% more than the year before and the biggest cereal production ever recorded in Estonia.

In December, the producer price index of industrial output continued to decrease

According to Statistics Estonia, in December 2014, the producer price index of industrial output changed by -0.4% compared to November 2014 and by -1.6% compared to December 2013.

The construction price index increased in 2014

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2014, the construction price index rose 0.5% compared to the average of 2013.

The population of Estonia decreased last year

According to the initial estimates of Statistics Estonia, the population number of Estonia as at 1 January 2015 was 1,312,300, which is 3,600 persons less than at the same time a year ago.

In November foreign trade decreased

According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2014, exports of goods decreased by 1% and imports by 3% at current prices compared to November 2013. The decrease in exports was mostly influenced by the reduced exports of agricultural products and food preparations and mechanical appliances to Russia.

In November, the number of tourists using the services of accommodation establishments increased

According to Statistics Estonia, 216,000 tourists stayed in accommodation establishments in November 2014, which was 3% more than in November 2013. The number of both foreign and domestic tourists increased.

In December, the consumer price index was influenced the most by the cheaper prices of motor fuel

According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in December 2014 was 0.0% compared to November 2014 and -0.5% compared to December 2013.

The annual change of the consumer price index was mainly influenced by electricity

According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index decreased 0.1% in 2014 compared to the average of 2013.

In November, the increase in industrial production continued

According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2014, the production of industrial enterprises rose 5% compared to November of the previous year. The production increased in manufacturing and energy, but decreased in mining.

Stable growth in retail sales continued in November

According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2014 compared to November 2013, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 5% at constant prices. Since August, the retail sales growth has remained within a stable of 5–6% compared to the same month of the previous year.

In January, the Foreign Visitors Survey focuses on tourists from Russia

Today, on 2 January, Statistics Estonia and Enterprise Estonia (EAS) will commence the last round of the Foreign Visitors Survey at the border crossing points of Estonia. This time, the focus will be on Russian tourists visiting Estonia.

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.3% in August

Business and consumer confidence showed signs of improvement in August

The Farm Structure Survey begins in September

In the first half of 2026, there were 4% more accommodated tourists than the year before

There are people of 224 different ethnic nationalities living in Estonia

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.5% in July