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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%.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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%.

In February the decrease in retail sales accelerated

According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2009 compared to February of the previous year the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises decreased 18% at constant prices.

Industrial production decreased by a third in February

According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2009 compared to February of the previous year, the production of industrial enterprises decreased 30%.

General Government's consolidated budget stayed in deficit

According to preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, the Estonian general government sector deficit was 3% and the gross debt level was 4.8% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2008. The general government budget’s deficit remained within the limits set out in the Maastricht Treaty.

In autumn the pilot census of the 2011 Population and Housing Census will take place

Statistics Estonia will organise the pilot census of the 2011 Population and Housing Census in nine local governments of Estonia in autumn 2009. About 10,000 persons and their dwellings will be enumerated during the census.

In January exports and imports of goods declined sharply

According to Statistics Estonia, in January exports of goods in current prices totalled 7.2 billion kroons and imports 8.8 billion kroons. Compared to January of the previous year, exports declined by 29% and imports 36%. The decrease in value of exports and imports began already in November 2008.

The passenger transport and transport of goods decreased last year

According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2008 the usage of services of passenger transport enterprises decreased by about a tenth compared to 2007. The volume of carriage of goods decreased by a fourth compared to the previous year.

The conference of the Estonian Statistical Society focuses on registers and Population Census

On 24–25 March the conference of the Estonian Statistical Society “Registers and the Population Census” will take place in Tallinn. One of the organisers of the conference is Statistics Estonia.

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