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According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in May 2025, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists in Estonia, increased by 0.1% compared with April. Compared with May last year, the index rose by 4.6%.

How healthy are the people of Estonia?

Starting on 1 May, residents of Estonia will receive invitations to participate in the Estonian Health Interview Survey, which aims to assess the health status of the population, factors influencing it, and the use of health services. The survey covers the entire population of Estonia aged 15 and older.

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 1.2% in April

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in April 2025, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP) increased by 1.2% compared with March and by 4.4% compared with April last year.

GDP flash estimate: economy grew by 1.2% in Q1

According to Statistics Estonia’s preliminary estimate, in the first quarter of 2025, the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 1.2% compared with the first quarter of last year.

Construction price index fell also in the 3rd quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2009 the percentage change of the construction price index was -10.5% compared to the 3rd quarter of 2008. The index fell three quarters running compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

Producer price indices in September

According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2009 the producer price index increased 0.1% compared to August and decreased 1.5% compared to September 2008.

In August exports and imports decreased by nearly a third

According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in August 2009 exports of goods from Estonia amounted to 7.8 billion kroons at current prices and imports to Estonia comprised 9.3 billion kroons.

In summer there were less tourists than a year ago

According to Statistics Estonia, during the three summer months in total more than half a million foreign tourists stayed in accommodation establishments, which was 3% less than at the same time in the previous year.

Consumer price index in September

According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index decreased 1.6% in September 2009 compared to September of the previous year and 0.2% compared to August 2009.

In August the decrease in retail sales remained

According to Statistics Estonia, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises decreased in August 2009 compared to July this year as well as compared to August of the previous year.

The trade of high-tech goods is showing a declining trend

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2008 exports of high-tech (HT) goods from Estonia totalled 4.6 billion kroons at current prices and imports of high-tech goods to Estonia amounted to 9.8 billion kroons. The share of HT goods in Estonia’s trade has significantly decreased during the last years.

In Estonia, young people have suffered the most due to the economic crisis

According to Statistics Estonia, on the labour market of Estonia, young people aged 15–24 have suffered the most due to the economic crisis; their unemployment increased more than three times in the 1st quarter of 2009 compared to the same period of the previous year.

The stable decrease in industrial production continues

According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2009 compared to August of the previous year, the production of industrial enterprises decreased 28%. Since February the decrease in production has been within the limits of 30% compared to the same month of the previous year.

General Government’s deficit stayed within limits

According to adjusted data of Statistics Estonia, the Estonian general government sector deficit in 2008 was 2.7% and gross debt level was 4.6% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). General government budget’s deficit remained within the limits set out in the Maastricht Treaty.

Last year was profitable for private persons

According to Statistics Estonia, tax benefits turned the year 2008 an unprecedented profitable tax year for the residents of Estonia, enabling substantially to reduce the tax burden of the employed persons.

Harvesting continues

According to Statistics Estonia, by 15 September, 81% of the sown area of cereals, 21% of the sown area of rape and turnip rape, and 42% of the area under potatoes had been harvested.

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