Confidence remains the highest in the retail trade sector and the lowest in construction
On 25 September, Statistics Estonia published the results of the business and consumer surveys for September. Compared with the previous month, confidence has improved slightly among retail trade and construction enterprises and has fallen a little in the services and industry sectors. Consumer confidence has remained at the same level as in August.
65% of people and 34% of enterprises use AI
The latest information technology surveys conducted by Statistics Estonia show that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) increased significantly in 2026 compared with the year before. AI use was up both among enterprises and among individuals, with the use of AI tools for private purposes rising by 53%. There was also a rise in the use of internet-connected devices, such as smart TVs and smart watches.
HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.3% in August
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 producer price index of industrial output was up for the third month in a row
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, increased by 0.2% in November 2025 compared with October and by 1.1% compared with November last year.
Dwelling price index down by 0.8% in the third quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, the dwelling price index fell by 0.8% in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the second quarter. In comparison with the third quarter of last year, however, the dwelling price index rose by 5.2%. There were more purchases of existing dwellings and fewer purchases of new developments.
In November, the consumer price index was up by 4.9% year on year
According to Statistics Estonia, in November, the consumer price index decreased by 0.2% compared with October and increased by 4.9% compared with November 2024. Goods were 2.9% and services 7.9% more expensive than in November last year.
HICP flash estimate: prices down by 0.5% in November
According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in November 2025, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, decreased by 0.5% compared with October. Compared with November last year, the HICP rose by 4.7%. This is a flash estimate, which will be refined once more detailed data on November prices are received.
Producer price index of industrial output up by 0.6% in October
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, increased by 0.3% in October 2025 compared with September and by 0.6% compared with October last year.
The consumer price index was up by 4.6% in October year on year (corrected at 10:20 on 7 November)
According to Statistics Estonia, in October, the consumer price index remained at the same level as in September and increased by 4.6% compared with October 2024. Goods were 2% and services 8.3% more expensive than in October last year.
HICP flash estimate: prices in October did not rise compared with September
According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, remained unchanged in October 2025 compared with September. Compared with October last year, the HICP rose by 4.5%. This is a flash estimate, which will be refined once more detailed data on October prices are received.
Construction price index up by 1.7% compared with the third quarter of last year
According to Statistics Estonia, in the third quarter of 2025, the construction price index increased by 0.2% compared with the second quarter and by 1.7% compared with the third quarter of 2024. Year on year, the construction price index was affected the most by the rising prices of building materials.
Producer price index of industrial output rose by 0.5% September
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, increased by 0.5% in September 2025 compared with August and by 0.5% compared with September last year.
The consumer price index down by 1.1% in September compared with August
According to Statistics Estonia, in September, the consumer price index decreased by 1.1% compared with August and increased by 5.2% compared with September 2024. Goods were 2.8% and services 8.9% more expensive than in September last year.
HICP flash estimate: prices down by 1.2% in September
According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in September 2025, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, decreased by 1.2% compared with August. Compared with September last year, the HICP rose by 5.2%. The HICP is a flash estimate, which will be revised based on the September price data.
The dwelling price index up by 5.5% year on year
According to Statistics Estonia, in the second quarter of 2025, the dwelling price index increased by 3.6% compared with the first quarter and by 5.5% compared with the second quarter of 2024.