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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 decline on the construction market slowed down
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2010 compared to the same period of the previous year, the total production of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and in foreign countries decreased 17% at constant prices. The decline on construction market, which remained within 30% since the beginning of 2009 compared to the same quarter of the previous year, slowed down in the 2nd quarter this year.
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In June imports grew faster than exports
According to Statistics Estonia, in June exports grew by 7% and imports by 22% at current prices compared to June 2009. The biggest increase was announced in the imports of machinery and equipment, transport equipment and metals and products thereof.
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Producer price indices increased in July
According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2010 the producer price index of industrial output increased by 0.5% compared to June and by 3.9% compared to July of the previous year.
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Land and animals will be counted during the Agricultural Census
According to Statistics Estonia, the Agricultural Census starting in September will provide an in-depth overview of rural economy and will enable to compare Estonian agriculture with that of other European Union countries.
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Balkan statisticians travelling to Estonia to study population census organisation
According to Statistics Estonia, starting today, 16 August, until Thursday, employees from the statistical institution of Bosnia-Herzegovina will be familiarising themselves with Estonia’s experience in organising population censuses, and with the preparatory work taking place for the 2011 Population and Housing Census (PHC 2011).
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Unemployment decreased in the 2nd quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2010, the estimated number of unemployed persons was 128,000 and the unemployment rate 18.6%. Unemployment decreased for the first time after a continuous growth of nearly two years.
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GDP growth in the 2nd quarter was supported by the industrial sector exports
According to Statistics Estonia, by flash estimates, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased by 3.5% in the 2nd quarter of 2010 compared to the same quarter in the previous year.
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More foreign and domestic tourists in accommodation establishments
According to Statistics Estonia, about 16,000 more domestic tourists and 77,000 more foreign tourists used the services of accommodation establishments in the first half of the year compared to the same period a year ago.
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In June the trade deficit increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2010 compared to June of the previous year, exports of goods grew by 7% and imports by 23% at current prices. Due to a bigger growth in imports compared to exports, the trade deficit increased.
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Consumer price index increased in July
According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index increased 2.9% in July 2010 compared to July of the previous year and 0.3% compared to June this year.
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Agricultural Census covers nearly 30,000 holdings
Final list of the holdings whom Statistics Estonia expects to submit data at the 2010 Agricultural Census was completed by the beginning of August. The Agricultural Census will be conducted from 1 September to 15 November.
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Statistical Yearbook reflects in figures the life of Estonia in the first decade of the 21st century
Statistics Estonia presents today, on 30 July, the publication “Eesti statistika aastaraamat. 2010. Statistical Yearbook of Estonia” which reflects in figures the life of Estonia in the first decade of the 21st century.