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HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.5% in July

GDP flash estimate: the economy grew by 2.1% in Q2

Estonians’ assessment of the economy has improved, while confidence in the construction and trade sectors somewhat declined

In May, there were 5% more accommodated tourists than the year before

HICP flash estimate: prices down by 0.4% in June

In June, the confidence of industrial enterprises declined, while assessments in other sectors and among consumers improved slightly

Today, on 25 June, Statistics Estonia published the June results of the surveys that measure the economic confidence of enterprises and consumers.

The number of international students decreased last year but their tax contribution increased

According to Statistics Estonia, in the academic year 2024/25, international students studying and working in Estonia contributed 16.6 million euros in taxes. In the same period, international graduates of the academic year 2023/24 contributed 7.5 million euros as labour taxes in Estonia. Throughout the analysed period (2017–2025), international students and graduates have contributed over 317 million euros in taxes in Estonia.

The share of innovative enterprises in Estonia is growing

According to Statistics Estonia, 65% of Estonian enterprises have introduced product or process innovations. The share of innovative enterprises is the highest in financial and insurance activities and in information and communication.

Latest business and consumer survey results published by Statistics Estonia

On 26 May, Statistics Estonia published for the first time the results of the surveys that measure consumers’ and enterprises’ economic confidence. The data are published in the statistical database.

Average wages increased by 5.6% last year

Average wages and salaries were 2,135 euros in the first quarter

Estonia’s economy fared better in 2025 than in the two preceding years

Dwelling price indices continued to rise last year

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2019, the Dwelling Price Index increased by 7% compared to the average of 2018. The prices of apartments increased by 6.9% and the prices of houses by 7.3%.

Statistics Estonia stops imposing penalty payment

The number of job vacancies remains over 10,000

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 4th quarter of 2019, there were 10,376 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions and organisations of Estonia.

Statistics Estonia is suspending interviewers’ home visits

In order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Statistics Estonia is suspending interviewers’ home visits related to personal surveys and will collect data by phone or web interviews until the end of April.

In January, imports declined more than exports

According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2020, compared to January 2019, the exports of goods decreased by 1% and imports by 9%. While overall exports declined, there was an increase in the exports of agricultural products and food preparations, and in particular, cereals.

Winners of the Estonian phase of the European Statistics Competition announced

The final scores of the Estonian phase of the European Statistics Competition 2020 were revealed on 10 March. The winning team in the older age group came from Viljandi Gymnasium, in the younger age group from Tartu Veeriku School.

Production decreased in most branches of industry

According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2020, the production of industrial enterprises decreased by 11% compared to January 2019. Production decreased in manufacturing as well as in energy and mining.

Passenger transport by road and rail increased over the year

According to Statistics Estonia, Estonian transport enterprises served nearly 222 million passengers in 2019, which is 6% more than the previous year. The carriage of passengers increased in road, rail and water transport, but decreased in air transport.

More foreign tourists in Estonian accommodation establishments

According to Statistics Estonia, 223,000 tourists stayed in Estonian accommodation establishments in January. Their total number of nights spent was 411,000. 58% of the tourists were foreign tourists and 42% were domestic tourists.

Consumer price index affected the most by food prices

According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in February 2020 was 0.5% compared to January 2020 and 2.0% compared to February of the previous year.

Last year, average wages and salaries increased in all counties

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2019, the average monthly gross wages and salaries of Estonian enterprises, institutions and organisations were 1,407 euros, i.e. 7.4% higher than in 2018. The average monthly gross wages and salaries were higher in the second and fourth quarters.

Turnover growth of retail trade enterprises continued in January

According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2020, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 585 million euros. Compared to January 2019, turnover increased by 3% at constant prices.

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