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HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.3% in August

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in August 2026, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, increased by 0.3% compared with July. Compared with August last year, the HICP rose by 1.3%. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on August prices are received.

Read more 1. September 2026
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The Farm Structure Survey begins in September

The Farm Structure Survey 2026 is conducted by Statistics Estonia from 1 September until 30 November. The survey provides a comprehensive overview of agriculture in Estonia. These data are required for developing agricultural policies. Agricultural holdings who are in the sample but have not answered online by 23 September will be contacted by Statistics Estonia’s interviewers by phone between 24 September and 30 November. 

Read more 25. August 2026
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The gender pay gap increased slightly in 2013

According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2013, the gross hourly earnings of female employees were 24.8% lower than the gross hourly earnings of male employees, and the gender pay gap grew by 0.2 percentage points compared to the previous year. The gender pay gap was almost non-existent in transportation and storage.
Read more 28. April 2014
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The construction price index took a downturn in the 1st quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, compared to the previous quarter, the construction price index took a downturn in the 1st quarter of 2014 after three years of growth. The percentage change of the construction price index in the 1st quarter of 2014 was –0.1% compared to the 4th quarter of 2013 and 2.3% compared to the 1st quarter of 2013.
Read more 21. April 2014
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The growth in retail sales decelerated in February

According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2014 compared to February of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 3% at constant prices. When in January retail sales increased 7% compared to the same month of the previous year, then in February the growth decelerated.
Read more 31. March 2014