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HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.1% in May
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%.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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At the beginning of the year the number of tourists in accommodation establishments decreased
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter 359,000 tourists stayed in accommodation establishments of Estonia, which was 14% less than in the same month of the previous year.
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Trade in March was smaller than a year ago
According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in March 2009 exports of goods from Estonia amounted to 8.3 billion kroons at current prices and imports to Estonia 10 billion kroons. Compared to March of the previous year, both exports and imports decreased, but compared to the previous month increased.
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Consumer price index in April
According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index decreased 0.7% in April 2009 compared to March and increased 0.3%compared to April 2008.
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In March the decrease in retail sales slowed down a bit
According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2009 compared to March of the previous year the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises decreased 13% at constant prices. In March, the decrease in retail sales slowed down a bit and was 5 percentage points smaller than the annual decrease of February.
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Industrial production decreased continually by nearly a third in March
According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2009 compared to March of the previous year, the production of industrial enterprises decreased 30%.
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In February, the trade in machinery and equipment and in transport equipment had the biggest decrease
According to Statistics Estonia, in February exports of goods from Estonia at current prices totalled 7.9 billion kroons and imports to Estonia 8.9 billion kroons. Compared to February of the previous year, exports declined by 26% and imports by 35%. The decrease was caused by a significant decline in the trade concerning machinery and equipment and transport equipment.
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Migration decreases the current Estonian population by 16,000 persons
When we consider migration in current population as of 1 January 2008 we will get 16,000 people less. It is not one year emigration but eight years’ process where emigration has been bigger than immigration.
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Construction price index fell for the first time during the last 14 years
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2009 the percentage change of the construction price index was -4.7% compared to the 1st quarter of 2008. Since 1995, the construction price index fell for the first time compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
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Producer price indices in March
According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2009 the producer price index decreased 0.8% compared to February and increased 1.1% compared to March 2008.
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In February the number of tourists in accommodation establishments decreased
According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2009, 121,000 tourists used the services of accommodation establishments, which was 15% less than in the same month of the previous year.
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In February foreign trade deficit decreased significantly
According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in February the foreign trade deficit accounted for 1.1 billion kroons. The trade deficit was on such a low level last in May 2001.
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Consumer price index in March
According to Statistics Estonia, the percentage change of the consumer price index in March 2009 compared to February was -0.5% and compared to March 2008 was 2.0%.