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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

1,360,745 people: Estonia’s population declined for the second year in a row

Average monthly gross wages and salaries grew and irregular bonuses increased in the 1st quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2011, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 792 euros (12,397 kroons) and the hourly gross wages and salaries were 4.87 euros (76.20 kroons). Compared to the 1st quarter of 2010, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were by 4.5% higher and the average hourly gross wages and salaries were by 2.3% higher.

Producer price indices increased in April

According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2011 the producer price index of industrial output changed by 0.9% compared to March and by 5.2% compared to April of the previous year.

Eurostat: euro changeover has caused the consumer price index of Estonia to rise by 0.2–0.3 percentage points

According to Statistics Estonia, today, on 18 May, Eurostat released a report which assesses the impact of euro changeover on the Estonian Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices.

The number of museum visits slightly decreased last year

According to the Statistics Estonia, people visited museums 2.2 million times in 2010, which was nearly 4% less than in the previous year.

Long-term unemployment increased

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2011, the unemployed persons numbered 99,000 and the unemployment rate was 14.4%. More than a half of the unemployed are long-term unemployed who have been unemployed for a year or more.

Economic growth is continually driven by vigorous exports in manufacturing

According to Statistics Estonia, by flash estimates, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased by 8% in the 1st quarter of 2011 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

A lot of tourists stayed in accommodation establishments at the beginning of the year

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2011, 446,000 tourists stayed in accommodation establishments, which was 16% more than in the same period of the previous year. The number of both foreign and domestic tourists increased.

Estonia’s trade was record high in March

According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2011 exports grew by 71% and imports by 45% compared to the same month of the previous year. For the first time, the total turnover of monthly trade exceeded two billion euros.

Consumer price index increased in April

According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index increased 5.4% in April 2011 compared to April of the previous year and 0.7% compared to March 2011.

Retail sales grew also in March

According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2011 compared to March of the previous year the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 5% at constant prices.

In March the rapid growth of industrial production continued

According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2011 the production of industrial enterprises grew 33% compared to March of the previous year. The production showed a 30% growth for the seventh month in succession compared to the same month of the previous year.

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