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How healthy are the people of Estonia?
Starting on 1 May, residents of Estonia will receive invitations to participate in the Estonian Health Interview Survey, which aims to assess the health status of the population, factors influencing it, and the use of health services. The survey covers the entire population of Estonia aged 15 and older.
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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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In November, the trade deficit decreased
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2018, the exports of goods increased by 18% and imports by 15% compared to November 2017. The trade deficit was 56 million euros. The last time the balance was under 60 million euros was in January 2015.
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Consumer Price Index in December
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in December 2018 was -0.3% compared to November 2018 and 3.4% compared to December 2017.
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The greatest impact on the annual change of the consumer price index came from housing
According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index increased 3.4% in 2018 compared to the average of 2017.
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In November, the volume of industrial production was greater than a year ago
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2018, the production of industrial enterprises increased by 8% compared to November 2017. Production increased in manufacturing and energy, but decreased in mining.
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In November, the turnover growth of retail trade enterprises accelerated
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2018, compared to November 2017, the turnover of retail trade enterprises increased 5% at constant prices. While in October the turnover increased 3% compared to the same month of the previous year, in November the growth accelerated.
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In the 3rd quarter, the annual change of the Dwelling Price Index was smallest in recent years
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2018, the Dwelling Price Index changed by 0.2% compared to the 2nd quarter and by 4.2% compared to the 3rd quarter of 2017.
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Industrial producer price index decreased in November
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2018, the producer price index of industrial output changed by –0.9% compared to October and by 1.6% compared to November 2017.
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295,000 Estonian residents lived at risk of poverty last year
According to Statistics Estonia, 22.6% of the Estonian population lived at risk of poverty in 2017. The percentage of people at risk of poverty increased 1.6 percentage points compared to the previous year.
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Per capita GDP of counties becoming more even
According to Statistics Estonia, 64% of the gross value added of the Estonian gross domestic product (GDP) in 2017 was created in Harju county. However, the differences between counties as regards GDP per capita are getting smaller.
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In October, trade was at a record level
According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2018, the exports of goods increased by 17% and imports by 20% compared to October 2017. For the first time, exports exceeded 1.3 billion euros and imports 1.5 billion euros. The growth in trade was affected the most by an increase in trade in mineral products (solvent, fuel additives, motor spirit, shale oil).
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The annual change in the consumer price index in November was affected most by electricity, gas and other fuels
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in November 2018 was -0.5% compared to October 2018 and 3.4% compared to November of the previous year.