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The number of international students decreased last year but their tax contribution increased

The share of innovative enterprises in Estonia is growing

Latest business and consumer survey results published by Statistics Estonia

Statistics Estonia starts monitoring consumers’ and enterprises’ economic confidence: each response matters

GDP flash estimate: the economy grew by 1.3% in Q1

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.9% in April

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in April, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, increased by 0.9% compared with March. Compared with April last year, the HICP rose by 3.3%. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on April prices are received.

Statistics Estonia will start conducting business and consumer surveys

Starting from May 2026, Statistics Estonia will conduct business and consumer surveys, used to assess economic confidence among enterprises and consumers.

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

According to Statistics Estonia, on 1 January 2026, the population of Estonia stood at 1,360,745. This is 9,250 persons fewer than at the same time the year before. Estonia’s population decreased for the second year in a row. There were 9,240 births and 15,688 deaths last year. 15,212 persons immigrated to Estonia and 18,014 persons emigrated.

Passenger traffic through Tallinn Airport was unchanged last year, air freight transport increased

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2025, Tallinn Airport served nearly 3.5 million passengers, which is at the same level as the year before. There was a decrease in passenger traffic on domestic routes between Tallinn and the main islands. The air transport of freight and mail increased.

Average wages increased by 5.6% last year

The consumer price index rose by 4.8% last year

Estonia’s population decreased by 7,041 according to preliminary data

In May the decrease in retail sales slowed down

According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2010 compared to May of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises decreased 5% at constant prices.

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Economic recession did not influence poverty rates in 2008

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2008 the growth of wages and salaries slowed down but the increased pensions and governmental benefits helped to maintain incomes. Therefore the relative poverty remained on the level of 2007.

In April exports grew on account of exports of fuels

According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2010 exports of goods grew by 37% and imports 18% compared to April of the previous year. Exports increased in the dispatches of all commodity sections, especially fuels.

Producer price indices increased in May

According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2010 the percentage change in the producer price index was 0.9% compared to April and 3.8% compared to May of the previous year.

The annual average monthly gross wages and salaries decreased for the first time during 16 years

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2009, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 12,264 kroons and the hourly gross wages and salaries were 75.11 kroons. Compared to 2008, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were by 5.0% lower and the average hourly gross wages and salaries were by 3.1% lower. Since 1993 the average monthly gross wages and salaries decreased for the first time compared to the previous year.

In April the number of tourists in accommodation establishments increased

According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2010, 170,700 foreign and domestic tourists stayed in accommodation establishments, which was 13% more than in the same period of the previous year.

Deceleration of the economic decline continued in the 1st quarter

According to the first estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia decreased by 2.0% in the 1st quarter of 2010 compared to the same quarter in the previous year.

In April exports of goods grew significantly

According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in April 2010 compared to April of the previous year, exports of goods grew by 35% and imports by 16% at current prices. The growth in exports was last registered as big in June 2006.

Statistics Estonia started to employ enumerators for the Agricultural Census

This week Statistics Estonia started to employ enumerators for the 2010 Agricultural Census. 150 persons will be employed to enumerate the land and animals.

Consumer price index increased in May

According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index increased 3.0% in May 2010 compared to May of the previous year and 0.2% compared to April this year.

The situation in business sector is improving

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2010, the net sales of the business sector amounted to 118 billion kroons. Compared to the previous quarter, the seasonally adjusted net sales increased for the first time after the two years decline.

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