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A new business analytics tool on the eesti.ee portal is now freely available to all entrepreneurs
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There were 7% more foreign tourists accommodated in November
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 254,989 tourists in November 2025, which is 3% more than in the same month a year earlier. There were 7% more foreign tourists, but the number of domestic tourists did not increase.
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The volume of retail trade turnover in November was unchanged year on year
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2025, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 907 million euros. Compared with November 2024, the volume of retail trade turnover remained at the same level.
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The consumer price index rose by 4.8% last year
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2025, the consumer price index increased by 4.8% compared with the average of 2024. The price changes of food and non-alcoholic beverages had the biggest impact on the consumer price index in 2025.
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Exports of goods were up by 3% and imports by 7% in November
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2025, Estonia’s exports of goods increased by 3% and imports by 7% compared with November 2024. Exports of goods amounted to over 1.6 billion euros and imports to more than 1.9 billion euros at current prices. Exports of goods of Estonian origin were down in November year on year.
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The construction price index took a downturn in the 1st quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, compared to the previous quarter, the construction price index took a downturn in the 1st quarter of 2014 after three years of growth. The percentage change of the construction price index in the 1st quarter of 2014 was –0.1% compared to the 4th quarter of 2013 and 2.3% compared to the 1st quarter of 2013.
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The decrease in the producer price index of industrial output continued in March
According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2014, the producer price index of industrial output changed by -0.9% compared to February 2014 and by -2.6% compared to March 2013.
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In February, more tourists stayed in accommodation establishments than a year ago
According to Statistics Estonia, 178,000 tourists used the services of accommodation establishments in February 2014, which was 11% more than in February of the previous year.
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In February, foreign trade was affected the most by a decrease in the exports and imports of electrical equipment
According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2014, both the exports and imports of goods decreased by 4% at current prices compared to February 2013. The decrease in exports and imports was mostly influenced by a fall in the trade of electrical equipment.
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In March, the annual change of the consumer price index was mainly influenced by electricity, motor fuel and heat energy
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in March 2014 was 0.3% compared to February 2014 and 0.2% compared to March of the previous year.
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The growth in retail sales decelerated in February
According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2014 compared to February of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 3% at constant prices. When in January retail sales increased 7% compared to the same month of the previous year, then in February the growth decelerated.
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In February industrial production remained on the level of the previous year
According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2014, the production of industrial enterprises did not change compared to February of the previous year. The production in manufacturing and mining increased, while the production in energy decreased.
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Statistics Estonia meets the representatives of registers in preparation for the register-based census
Today, on 31 March, Statistics Estonia holds a meeting with the representatives of chief and authorised processors of registers and databases. The participants will discuss how well the registers are prepared for the register-based population and housing census in 2020/2021.
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Statistics Estonia submits the final report of the population census to Eurostat
In March 2014, the Member States of the European Union will finalise the 2010/2011 census round of the Population and Housing Census and submit the final report of the census to Eurostat.
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General government deficit decreased last year
According to preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2013 the Estonian general government deficit was 0.2% and the gross debt level was 10% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
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PHC 2011: There are 369 built-up localities in Estonia
Based on the results of the 2011 Population and Housing Census (PHC) and the building data from the Estonian National Topographic Database, Statistics Estonia calculated built-up localities. By area and the number of inhabitants, the largest built-up locality is that of Tallinn, which, besides the Tallinn city area, covers the settlements of Tabasalu and Laagri.