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HICP flash estimate: prices down by 0.5% in November

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HICP flash estimate: prices in October did not rise compared with September

GDP flash estimate: economy grew by 0.9% in Q3

HICP flash estimate: prices down by 1.2% in September

There were 7% more foreign tourists accommodated in November

According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 254,989 tourists in November 2025, which is 3% more than in the same month a year earlier. There were 7% more foreign tourists, but the number of domestic tourists did not increase.

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.

Exports of goods were up by 3% and imports by 7% in November

According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2025, Estonia’s exports of goods increased by 3% and imports by 7% compared with November 2024. Exports of goods amounted to over 1.6 billion euros and imports to more than 1.9 billion euros at current prices. Exports of goods of Estonian origin were down in November year on year.

Revised data: average wages and salaries were €2126 in the second quarter

At-risk-of-poverty rate down, absolute poverty rate up in Estonia

Average wages and salaries were €2,075 in the third quarter

Producer price index of industrial output, export and import price index, September 2024

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, decreased by 1.6% in September 2024 compared with August and by 0.5% compared with September last year.

Trade in goods down in August, most notably with EU countries

According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2024, Estonia’s exports of goods decreased by 1% and imports by 8% compared with August 2023. Exports of goods amounted to nearly 1.5 billion and imports to more than 1.6 billion euros at current prices. The trade deficit was 169 million euros, which is 122 million euros less than in August last year.

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

According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 455,000 tourists in August 2024, which is 6% more than in August last year. The number of foreign tourists increased, whereas the number of domestic tourists decreased.

In September, the prices of juices and syrups increased the most among food products

According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2024, the consumer price index decreased by 0.3% compared with August and increased by 3% compared with September 2023. Goods were 1.5% and services 5.5% more expensive than in September last year.

Industrial production in August declined significantly in the manufacture of wood

According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2024, the total production of industrial enterprises decreased by 6% at constant prices compared with August 2023. Among the three industrial sectors, output increased by 1.9% in mining but decreased by 5.6% in electricity production and by 6.4% in manufacturing.

Which smart devices do people in Estonia use at home?

According to Statistics Estonia, there has been a considerable rise in the use of Internet of Things devices over the last four years. The use of smart TVs has risen by 30%, and the use of smart watches has increased by as much as 60%. Internet-connected home appliances and voice-activated virtual assistants are also increasingly popular among households.

Retail trade volume has fallen for two years in a row

According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2024, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was €889 million. Compared with August 2023, the volume of retail trade turnover fell by 4%.

Increased prices of wood products had the biggest impact on the producer price index of industrial output

COVID-19 pandemic pushed up accommodation prices and boosted domestic tourism

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2023, the average expenditure of Estonian residents on overnight outbound trips was greater than in the period before the COVID-19 pandemic. The average spending on outbound trips has increased by 43% in the years 2018–2023. The number of tourists accommodated in Estonia has not yet reached the pre-pandemic level, but the share of domestic tourists has increased significantly compared with 2018.