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The volume of retail trade turnover in November was unchanged year on year
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2025, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 907 million euros. Compared with November 2024, the volume of retail trade turnover remained at the same level.
The consumer price index rose by 4.8% last year
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2025, the consumer price index increased by 4.8% compared with the average of 2024. The price changes of food and non-alcoholic beverages had the biggest impact on the consumer price index in 2025.
Industrial production grew by 3.4% in November
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2025, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 3.4% at constant prices compared with the same month of 2024. Among the three main sectors, output increased by 10% in mining and by 4.5% in manufacturing but decreased by 8.7% in energy production.
Working international students and graduates contributed nearly 23 million euros in taxes in the academic year 2023/2024
According to Statistics Estonia, working international students and international graduates who have stayed to work here after graduation contributed nearly 23 million euros in taxes in Estonia in the academic year 2023/2024. Although the number of international students in Estonia has decreased, their contribution to the Estonian economy has not fallen as much.
Construction price index up by 1.4% compared with the second quarter of last year
According to Statistics Estonia, in the second quarter of 2025, the construction price index increased by 0.9% compared with the first quarter and by 1.4% compared with the second quarter of 2024. Compared with the beginning of the year, the construction price index in the second quarter was most affected by the prices of building materials, which began to go up again.
Producer price index of industrial output fell by 1,5% in June
The producer price index of industrial output, which expresses changes in the producer prices of industrial goods manufactured in Estonia for the domestic market and for export, fell by 1.4% in June 2025 compared with May and by 1.5% compared with June last year.
In May, electrical equipment was the most exported commodity, while agricultural products and food preparations were the top commodities in imports
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2025, Estonia’s exports of goods grew by 2% and imports by 6%. Exports of goods amounted to about 1.6 billion and imports to nearly 1.9 billion euros at current prices. The trade deficit was 281 million euros, which is 78 million euros more than in May last year.
The numbers of domestic and foreign tourists increased by 4% in May year on year
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 304,000 tourists in May 2025, which is 4% more than in May last year. The numbers of foreign and domestic tourists both increased by 4% year on year.
In June, the consumer price index rose by 0.9% compared with May
According to Statistics Estonia, in June, the consumer price index increased by 0.9% compared with May and by 5% compared with June 2024. Goods were 2.8% and services 8.4% more expensive than in June last year.
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%.
Retail trade volume up by 2% in May
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2025, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was €924 million. Compared with May last year, the volume of retail trade turnover increased by 2%.
Dwelling price index up by 3% in the first quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2025, the dwelling price index increased by 3% compared with the previous quarter and by 4.6% compared with the first quarter of 2024.
In the first quarter, the number of bus passengers grew the most on urban lines
According to Statistics Estonia, 49.9 million passengers used transport services provided by Estonian enterprises in the first quarter of 2025, which is 2% less than in the same period last year. Buses carried 41.6 million and trains 1.9 million passengers. Compared with the first quarter of 2024, bus use increased by 4%, while passenger train use remained unchanged. In the first quarter, the number of bus passengers on urban lines rose by 6% compared with the same quarter last year.
eSTAT is replaced by a new self-service environment
Starting from 12 June, data can be submitted to Statistics Estonia in the new self-service environment at uuringud.stat.ee. To make data submission as easy and convenient as possible, all questionnaires will be updated in the new environment. Currently, only some of the questionnaires have been updated, however, the goal is to update all enterprise questionnaires by the end of 2026.
Pesticide sales were up by 10% last year
According to Statistics Estonia, 782.5 tonnes of pesticides by active substance were placed on the market in Estonia in 2024. This is a tenth more than in 2023. The majority of pesticides sold were herbicides.
The number of accommodated tourists was up by 7% in April year on year
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 251,000 tourists in April 2025, which is 7% more than in the same month last year. There were 16% more foreign tourists. The number of accommodated domestic tourists did not change significantly year on year.