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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.
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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.
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Estonia produced 189.5 million eggs last year, one in two eggs eaten is locally produced
According to Statistics Estonia, 189.5 million eggs were produced in Estonia in 2024, which is 6% more than the year before. The average annual egg production was 138 eggs per person. Including imported eggs, 16.2 kg or 259 eggs per person were consumed during the year.
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Estonia produces 71% of the meat consumed here
According to Statistics Estonia, 76,500 tonnes of meat were produced in Estonia in 2024, which is 1% more than the year before. The average annual meat production was 56 kg per person. Including imported meat, a total of 78 kg of meat per person were consumed during the year. 71% of the meat consumed in Estonia in 2024 was locally produced.
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PHC 2011: Popularity of consensual union is growing
According to the data of the 2011 Population and Housing Census (PHC 2011), the share of persons living in a consensual union has increased significantly and the share of people living with a legal spouse has decreased compared to the previous, 2000 Census.
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The construction price index increased in the 1st quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, the percentage change of the construction price index in the 1st quarter of 2013 was 2.2% compared to the 4th quarter of 2012 and 5.6% compared to the 1st quarter of 2012.
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The producer price index of industrial output continued to increase in March
According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2013, the producer price index of industrial output changed by 0.8% compared to February and by 5.0% compared to March 2012.
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In February more tourists stayed in accommodation establishments than a year ago
According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2013, 160,000 domestic and foreign tourists stayed in the accommodation establishments of Estonia, which was 5% more than in February 2012. The number of domestic tourists as well as foreign tourists increased.
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In February trade declined compared to the previous year
According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2013, exports of goods declined by 2% and imports by 3% at current prices, compared to February of the previous year. The fall in exports and imports was influenced by the significant decrease in trade with mineral fuels.
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In March the monthly change of the consumer price index was mainly influenced by rise in prices of flight tickets
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index was 0.7% in March 2013 compared to February and 3.5% compared to March of the previous year.
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The consumption expenditure of households increased last year
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2012, a household member spent on average 289 euros per month, which was 17 euros more than a year earlier.
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The growth in retail sales decelerated in February
According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2013 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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In February the industrial production grew compared to the previous year
According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2013, the production of industrial enterprises increased by 3% compared to February of the previous year.
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Last year the General Government debt leaped up
According to preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2012 the Estonian general government sector deficit was 0.3% and the gross debt level was 10.1% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
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PHC 2011: the share of population with higher education has increased in the last decade
According to the data of the 2011 Population and Housing Census (PHC 2011), 34% of the Estonian population aged 20 and over have higher education, 45% have upper secondary education and 21% have lower secondary education or less.