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According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in September, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, increased by 0.5% compared with August and by 3% compared with September 2025. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on September prices are received.

Confidence remains the highest in the retail trade sector and the lowest in construction

On 25 September, Statistics Estonia published the results of the business and consumer surveys for September. Compared with the previous month, confidence has improved slightly among retail trade and construction enterprises and has fallen a little in the services and industry sectors. Consumer confidence has remained at the same level as in August.

65% of people and 34% of enterprises use AI

The latest information technology surveys conducted by Statistics Estonia show that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) increased significantly in 2026 compared with the year before. AI use was up both among enterprises and among individuals, with the use of AI tools for private purposes rising by 53%. There was also a rise in the use of internet-connected devices, such as smart TVs and smart watches.

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.3% in August

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in August 2026, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, increased by 0.3% compared with July. Compared with August last year, the HICP rose by 1.3%. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on August prices are received.

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

Average wages and salaries were 2,243 euros in the second quarter

There are people of 224 different ethnic nationalities living in Estonia

In the 1st quarter the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 900 euros

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2013, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 900 euros and the average hourly gross wages and salaries were 5.63 euros. Compared to the 1st quarter of the previous year, the average monthly gross wages and salaries grew 6.3% and the average hourly gross wages and salaries 9.1%.

Most of emigrants from Estonia still go to Finland

According to the data of 2012, in Estonian emigration the movement takes place towards the countries offering bigger economic welfare. People emigrate from Estonia mainly to Finland and the United Kingdom and people immigrate to Estonia from Finland and Russia.

The producer price index of industrial output decreased in April

According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2013, the producer price index of industrial output changed by -0.1% compared to March and by 4.6% compared to April 2012.

Last year the visits to museums exceeded three million-threshold

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2012, museum visits amounted to 3.04 million. Compared to a year earlier, the number of visits to museums increased 14%.

In the 1st quarter youth unemployment increased

According to Statistics Estonia, the unemployment rate was 10.2% in the 1st quarter of 2013. The unemployment decreased compared to the 1st quarter of the previous year but increased compared to the previous quarter. The unemployment of young people aged 15–24 increased more rapidly.

Economic growth decelerated in the 1st quarter

According to the flash estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased by 1% in the 1st quarter of 2013 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

At the beginning of the year compared to the previous year, more tourists stayed in accommodation establishments

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2013, over half a million foreign and domestic tourists stayed in accommodation establishments, which was 5% more than in the same period of the previous year. The number of both foreign and domestic tourists increased.

In March the trade was smaller than in the previous year

According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2013, both exports and imports of goods decreased by 6% at current prices compared to March of the previous year. Exports and imports decreased for two months in succession, in February the trade decreased by 2% in both flows compared to the same month of the previous year.

In April the annual change of the consumer price index was mainly influenced by housing expenditures

According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index was -0.1% in April 2013 compared to March and 3.1% compared to April of the previous year.

The decrease in population number was influenced by emigration

According to Statistics Estonia, 1,286,000 persons lived in Estonia on 1 January 2013. Due to migration the population declined by more than 6,600 persons, due to the natural increase by 1,400 persons

The growth in retail sales accelerated in March

According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2013 compared to March of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 7% at constant prices.

In March the industrial production grew compared to the previous year

According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2013, the production of industrial enterprises increased by 7% compared to March of the previous year. The growth in the production was most of all influenced by the manufacturing of electronic products and electricity.

Passenger traffic on railways is growing, while rail freight transport is in decline

GDP flash estimate: the economy grew by 2.2% in Q3

In October, enterprises’ confidence improved, while consumers became more pessimistic

Does Estonia need European statistics? Yes, because having data on Estonia alone is not enough

Dwelling prices in Latvia and Lithuania have risen faster than in Estonia

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.5% in September