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Passenger traffic through Tallinn Airport was unchanged last year, air freight transport increased
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Statistics Estonia uses a new methodology to calculate the consumer price index
Starting from January 2026, Statistics Estonia uses a new methodology to calculate the consumer price index (CPI). The CPI classification has also been updated, with price changes now tracked across 13 main groups.
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GDP flash estimate: economy grew by 1% in Q4
According to Statistics Estonia’s preliminary estimate, the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 1% in the fourth quarter of 2025 year on year.
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Statistics Estonia’s services may be disrupted from 27 to 30 January
Due to the transition to the new Computer Workstation service, Statistics Estonia’s services may be disrupted from 27 to 30 January.
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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.
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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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Kindergarten days of Estonian children are long
According to Statistics Estonia, a child from the age of three up to the school age stays in the kindergarten for approximately 40 hours a week, which is one of the highest indicators of the European Union. In the European Union the children of the same age group are in the kindergarten on an average for 28 hours a week.
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In April the retail sales continued to decrease
According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2010 compared to April of the previous year the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises decreased 9% at constant prices. Since the beginning of year the decrease in retail sales has been relatively stable compared to the same month of the previous year.
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Industrial production increased in April
According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2010 the production of industrial enterprises grew 18% compared to April of the previous year.
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The decline on the construction market continues
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2010 compared to the same period of the previous year, the total production of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and foreign countries decreased 34% at constant prices.
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Last year a record number of full-length feature film premieres was screened in Estonia
According to Statistics Estonia, during the last decade on an average four full-length feature films per year were made in Estonia, but in 2009 the corresponding number was seven. This is also the record after the restoration of independence in Estonia.
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Over 4,600 persons emigrated from Estonia last year
According to preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2009, 4,647 persons emigrated from Estonia and 3,643 persons immigrated into Estonia. Since the restoration of independence emigration has exceeded immigration in Estonia.
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The decrease of the average monthly gross wages and salaries slowed down
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2010, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 11,865 kroons and the hourly gross wages and salaries were 74.46 kroons. Compared to the 1st quarter of 2009, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were by 2.3% lower and the average hourly gross wages and salaries were by 2.7% lower.
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In March the trade increased in all commodity sections
According to Statistics Estonia, in March exports of goods from Estonia amounted to 9.7 billion kroons at current prices and imports to Estonia to 12.5 billion kroons. Compared to March of the previous year, exports and imports increased in all main commodity sections.
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Producer price indices increased in April
According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2010 the percentage change in the producer price index was 0.9% compared to March and 2.4% compared to April of the previous year.
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For Museum Day: Museum attendance shows an upward trend
Year 2009 was Museum Year in Estonia. According to Statistics Estonia, in spite of the economic recession, the attendance of museums increased by 8% in 2009 compared to the previous year, amounting to over 2.2 million.