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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.

Business and consumer confidence showed signs of improvement in August

On 26 August, Statistics Estonia published the results of the business and consumer surveys for August. The survey results show that, compared with the previous month, assessments improved slightly among consumers as well as in the four business sectors.

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.

In the first half of 2026, there were 4% more accommodated tourists than the year before

According to Statistics Estonia, in the first half of 2026, accommodation establishments served 1.66 million tourists, which is 4% more than in the same period last year. There were 5% more foreign tourists and 3% more domestic tourists than in the first half of last year.

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

Average wages and salaries were 2,243 euros in the second quarter

1,360,745 people: Estonia’s population declined for the second year in a row

The number of foreign tourists reached 2019 levels

According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 230,000 tourists in February 2025, which is 2% more than in the same month a year earlier. There were 3% more foreign and 2% more domestic tourists.

Estonian residents made 8% more domestic trips last year

According to Statistics Estonia, Estonian residents made over 1.5 million overnight outbound trips in 2024, which is 2% more than in 2023. There were nearly 3.5 million overnight domestic trips last year, up by 8% from 2023.

205,000 tourists: number of accommodated tourists up by 6% in January

According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 205,000 tourists in January 2025, which is 6% more than in the same month a year earlier. The number of foreign tourists increased by 15%, while the number of domestic tourists decreased by 1%.

3.6 million tourists: number of accommodated tourists was up by 5% in 2024

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2024, Estonian accommodation establishments served 3.6 million tourists, which is 5% more than in 2023 but 5% less than in 2019.

Number of foreign tourists up by 15% in November

According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 247,000 tourists in November 2024, which is 11% more than in the same month a year earlier. There were 15% more foreign and 8% more domestic tourists.

The number of accommodated tourists was almost a tenth higher than in October last year

According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 275,000 tourists in October 2024, which is 9% more than in the same month a year earlier. There were 15% more foreign and 4% more domestic tourists than in October 2023.

Number of tourists in accommodation establishments did not increase significantly in September

According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 278,000 tourists in September 2024, which is 1% more than in the same month a year earlier. The number of foreign tourists increased by 11%, while that of domestic tourists decreased by 8%.

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HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.5% in September

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HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.3% in August

Business and consumer confidence showed signs of improvement in August

The Farm Structure Survey begins in September

In the first half of 2026, there were 4% more accommodated tourists than the year before

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

Average wages and salaries were 2,243 euros in the second quarter

1,360,745 people: Estonia’s population declined for the second year in a row

The number of foreign tourists reached 2019 levels

Estonian residents made 8% more domestic trips last year

205,000 tourists: number of accommodated tourists up by 6% in January

3.6 million tourists: number of accommodated tourists was up by 5% in 2024

Number of foreign tourists up by 15% in November

The number of accommodated tourists was almost a tenth higher than in October last year

Number of tourists in accommodation establishments did not increase significantly in September

There were more foreign tourists accommodated in August (corrected on 11.10.2024)

In July, 13% more foreign tourists were accommodated than last year

In June, more tourists stayed in accommodation establishments than a year ago

In May, the number of tourists accommodated increased year on year

In April, there were fewer tourists accommodated than a year earlier