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Revised data: average wages and salaries were €2126 in the second quarter
According to Statistics Estonia's revised data, in the second quarter of 2025, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were €2,126, which is 5.9% higher than in the second quarter of 2024.
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HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.6% in July
According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in July 2025, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, increased by 0.6% compared with June. Compared with July last year, the HICP rose by 5.6%.
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GDP flash estimate: economy grew by 0.5% in Q2
According to Statistics Estonia's preliminary estimate, Estonia's economy showed modest improvement in the second quarter of 2025. Compared with the second quarter of 2024, the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.5%.
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HICP flash estimate: prices up by 1.1% in June
According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in June 2025, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists in Estonia, increased by 1.1% compared with May. Compared with June last year, the HICP rose by 5.2%.
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The conference of Estonian Statistical Society focuses on the survival of Estonian population
On 20–21 April a conference of the Estonian Statistical Society “Kas Eesti rahvas jääb püsima?” (Will Estonian Population Survive?) will be held at the National Library of Estonia in Tallinn. During these two days the focus will be on the questions related to the survival of Estonian population.
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In February the number of tourists in accommodation establishments increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in February, 143,000 domestic and foreign tourists stayed in accommodation establishments of Estonia, which is 15% more than in February of the previous year. 44% of tourists were residents of Estonia.
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In February the trade deficit increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2011 exports grew by 34% and imports by 45% compared to the same month of the previous year. The trade deficit increased also due to the bigger growth in imports than in exports.
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Consumer price index increased in March
According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index increased 5.2% in March 2011 compared to March of the previous year and 0.8% compared to February this year.
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The number of foreign students has increased by nearly 50% in five years
According to Statistics Estonia, at the beginning of the academic year of 2010/2011, 69,113 students were enrolled in higher education in Estonia, 128 students more than in the previous year. 1,282 foreign students from 62 countries are studying in Estonian universities. The number of foreign students has increased by 388 students compared to 2005.
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The share of compulsory expenditure in household budget has increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2010 a household member spent less than in 2007, but at the same time the share of compulsory expenditure in household budget increased.
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The ratio of labour taxes in GDP decreased last year
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2010 the ratio of labour taxes in gross domestic product (GDP) was 18.3% and it decreased by a half percentage points compared to the previous year.
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In February the rapid growth of industrial production continued
According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2011 the production of industrial enterprises grew 31% compared to February of the previous year.
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In February the retail sales slightly increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2011 compared to February of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 2% at constant prices.
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General Government budget was in small surplus last year
According to preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2010, the Estonian general government sector surplus was 0.1% and gross debt level was 6.6% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
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The economic results of Estonian transport enterprises improved last year
According to Statistics Estonia, the freight volume (in tonne-kilometres) of Estonian transport enterprises increased by 8% in 2010 compared to the previous year, mainly due to the increase in the freight volume of sea and railway transport in international traffic.