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GDP flash estimate: the economy grew by 2.1% in Q2

Estonians’ assessment of the economy has improved, while confidence in the construction and trade sectors somewhat declined

In May, there were 5% more accommodated tourists than the year before

HICP flash estimate: prices down by 0.4% in June

In June, the confidence of industrial enterprises declined, while assessments in other sectors and among consumers improved slightly

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

According to Statistics Estonia, in the academic year 2024/25, international students studying and working in Estonia contributed 16.6 million euros in taxes. In the same period, international graduates of the academic year 2023/24 contributed 7.5 million euros as labour taxes in Estonia. Throughout the analysed period (2017–2025), international students and graduates have contributed over 317 million euros in taxes in Estonia.

The share of innovative enterprises in Estonia is growing

According to Statistics Estonia, 65% of Estonian enterprises have introduced product or process innovations. The share of innovative enterprises is the highest in financial and insurance activities and in information and communication.

Latest business and consumer survey results published by Statistics Estonia

On 26 May, Statistics Estonia published for the first time the results of the surveys that measure consumers’ and enterprises’ economic confidence. The data are published in the statistical database.

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

On 4 May, Statistics Estonia begins the economic sentiment surveys that show how secure Estonian residents feel financially and how enterprises see the future of their business activities.

Average wages increased by 5.6% last year

Average wages and salaries were 2,135 euros in the first quarter

Estonia’s economy fared better in 2025 than in the two preceding years

Quarterly Bulletin of Statistics Estonia _3-14

Most of the production has been harvested

According to Statistics Estonia, by 15 September, 93% of the sown area of cereals, 82% of the sown area of rape and turnip rape, and 54% of the area under potatoes had been harvested in Estonia.

General government debt level continued to increase last year

According to the adjusted data of Statistics Estonia, in 2013 the Estonian general government deficit was 0.5% and the gross debt level was 10.1% of the gross domestic product.

The Dwelling Price Index increased in the 2nd quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2014, the Dwelling Price Index changed by 1.1% compared to the 1st quarter and by 14.5% compared to the 2nd quarter of 2013.

The producer price index of industrial output decreased in August

According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2014, the producer price index of industrial output changed by -0.1% compared to July 2014 and by -1.0% compared to August 2013.

The digital gap between the younger and older generation is decreasing

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2014, 83% of households in Estonia had access to the Internet at home. The gap between the younger and older population in computer and Internet use is decreasing.

In July, the peak month for tourism, more tourists than a year ago stayed in accommodation establishments

According to Statistics Estonia, 440,000 tourists stayed in accommodation establishments in July, which is 4% more than in the same month of the previous year. The number of both domestic and foreign tourists increased.

In July, exports of goods increased

According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2014, exports of goods increased by 6% and imports remained on the same level compared to July of the previous year. It was the biggest increase in exports in the last 14 months compared to same period of the previous year.

The methodology for calculating the gross domestic product changed

Statistics Estonia revised the national accounts time series from 2000 onwards. Ensuing from all the corrections, the annual gross domestic product (GDP) at current prices changed, on average, by 1% in 2000–2013.

Economy grew 2.4% in the 2nd quarter

According to the second estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased 2.4% in the 2nd quarter of 2014 compared to the 2nd quarter of the previous year.

In August the consumer price index decreased

According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in August 2014 was -0.3% compared to July 2014 and -0.7% compared to August of the previous year.

In the 2th quarter, the growth in the number of job vacancies slowed down

According to Statistics Estonia, there were 7,600 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions and organisations of Estonia in the 2th quarter of 2014. The number of job vacancies increased by 6.3% compared to the previous quarter and by 0.4% compared to the 2nd quarter of 2013.

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