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According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in July, the harmonised index of consumer prices, which takes into account the expenditures of tourists, rose by 0.5% compared with June. Compared with July 2025, the index rose by 2%. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on July prices are received.

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

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in the second quarter of 2026, the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 2.1% compared with the same period of 2025.

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

Today, on 28 July, Statistics Estonia published the July data of the business and consumer surveys that measure the economic confidence of enterprises and consumers. The results show that the confidence of construction and trade enterprises has declined slightly, while assessments in other sectors and among consumers improved.

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

According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served nearly 320,300 tourists in May 2026, which is 5% more than in May last year. Year on year, there were 9% more foreign tourists, and the number of domestic tourists remained at the same level.

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

1,360,745 people: Estonia’s population declined for the second year in a row

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

The growth in retail sales accelerated to some extent in May

According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2013 compared to May of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 7% at constant prices. In April the retail sales increased 5% compared to the same month of the previous year, while in May the retail sales growth accelerated to some extent.

Statistics Estonia presents the publication on the 2011 census

Statistics Estonia will present today, on 28 June the publication “Pilte rahvaloendusest. Census Snapshots” which provides an overview of the results of the 2011 Population and Housing Census and reflects some newer aspects revealed during the last Census.

Quarterly Bulletin of Statistics Estonia _2-13

Census Snapshots

PHC 2011: three quarters of the inhabitants are native population

According to the data of the 2011 Population and Housing Census (PHC 2011), 75.2% of Estonian residents are native population.

In the 1st quarter the Dwelling Price Index was mainly influenced by price increase of apartments

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2013 the Dwelling Price Index changed by 3.1 % compared to the 4th quarter of 2012 and by 7.7% compared to the 1st quarter of the previous year.

In May the decrease of the producer price index of industrial output continued

According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2013, the producer price index of industrial output changed by -1.2% compared to April and by 3.4% compared to May 2012.

Statistics Estonia invites to participate in the competition for young statistician’s grant

Statistics Estonia announces again the competition for young statistician’s grant named after Albert Pullerits. This year the subject areas are environment and economy.

Last year the annual average gross wages (salaries) increased in all economic activities

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2012, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 887 euros and the average hourly gross wages and salaries were 5.34 euros. Compared to 2011, the average monthly gross wages and salaries grew 5.7% and the average hourly gross wages and salaries 6.0%.

In April the foreign trade turned to the growth

According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2013, exports of goods increased by 6% and imports by 8% at current prices compared to April of the previous year. While the foreign trade declined in February and March compared to the previous year, then as of April, the trade increased. The increase in trade was mainly influenced by machinery and equipment.

In April more domestic tourists and fewer foreign tourists stayed in accommodation establishments compared to the previous year

According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2013, 192,000 foreign and domestic tourists stayed in accommodation establishments, which was 6% less than in the same month of the previous year. The number of domestic tourists increased and the number of foreign tourists decreased.

In the 1st quarter the economic growth rate slowed down

According to the second estimates of Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2013 compared to the same quarter of the previous year, the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 1.1%.

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.3% in August

Business and consumer confidence showed signs of improvement in August

The Farm Structure Survey begins in September

In the first half of 2026, there were 4% more accommodated tourists than the year before

There are people of 224 different ethnic nationalities living in Estonia

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.5% in July