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HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.5% in July
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Producer price indices increased in February
According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2011 the producer price index of industrial output increased by 0.1 % compared to January and by 5.0% compared to February of the previous year.
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Statistics Estonia searches for the recruiter of the Population Census employees
Statistics Estonia has organised public procurement under the simplified procedure for engaging the recruiter of the employees related to the Population and Housing Census. The provider of recruitment service has to find 2,422 persons as total to conduct the Census.
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In January imports grew faster than exports
According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2011 compared to the same month of the previous year, exports of goods grew by 57% and imports by 66% at current prices. The growth in imports was mainly influenced by the arrivals of machinery and equipment as well as transport equipment. Among partner countries Sweden ranked the first in both exports and imports.
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In January a lot of tourists stayed in accommodation establishments
According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2011, 143,000 foreign and domestic tourists stayed in accommodation establishments, which was 16% more than a year earlier in the same month.