According to Statistics Estonia and Eesti Pank, in the first quarter of 2026, Estonia’s exports of services grew by 4% and imports were unchanged year on year. Exports of services amounted to nearly 3.3 billion euros and imports to about 2.5 billion euros at current prices. 

According to Statistics Estonia, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 2,135 euros in the first quarter of 2026, which is 6.2% higher than in the same quarter last year.

According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2026, the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 2.4% compared with the same period of 2025. The GDP at current prices was 10.2 billion euros in the first quarter.

According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2026, the total production value of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and abroad increased by 4% compared with the first quarter of 2025. On the domestic construction market, the volume of construction grew by 5%.

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.

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2025, life expectancy at birth was 79.8 years in Estonia. The number of healthy life years at birth was 57.3 years in 2025, which means that the indicator fell to the level of 2021 and 2022.

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2025, fish and crayfish farms sold 1,217 tonnes of commercial fish and crayfish for a total of 6.7 million euros. Compared with 2024, the sold quantity of fish farming production increased by a fourth and the sold quantity of fish roe remained at the same level.

According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2026, the unemployment rate was 7.1%, the employment rate was 68%, and the labour force participation rate was 73.2%. Labour market indicators improved year on year but were not as good as in the previous quarter.

According to Statistics Estonia, in April, the consumer price index increased by 0.8% compared with March and by 3.4% compared with April 2025. Goods were 3.8% and services 2.8% more expensive than in April last year.

According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises decreased by 3.1% at constant prices compared with March 2025. Among the three industrial sectors, output increased by 5.9% in mining but decreased by 19.5% in energy production and by 1.2% in manufacturing.

On 4 May, Statistics Estonia begins the economic sentiment surveys that show how secure Estonian residents feel financially and how enterprises see the future of their business activities. 

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2026, the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 1.3% compared with the same period of 2025.