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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.

There are people of 224 different ethnic nationalities living in Estonia

According to Statistics Estonia, the population of Estonia as at 1 January 2026 was 1,360,745. Based on ethnic nationality, 932,603 people (68.5%) were Estonian, 276,125 (20.2%) were Russian and 146,619 (10.8%) were of other ethnic nationalities. Compared with the 2021 population census, the number of ethnic nationalities represented in Estonia has grown by 23. Most of these new ethnic nationalities have just one or two representatives in Estonia.

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.5% in July

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in July, the harmonised index of consumer prices, which takes into account the expenditures of tourists, rose by 0.5% compared with June. Compared with July 2025, the index rose by 2%. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on July prices are received.

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

Consumer price index down by 0.5% in March

According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2025, the consumer price index decreased by 0.5% compared with February and increased by 4.4% compared with March 2024. Goods were 2.1% and services 8.1% more expensive than in March last year.

HICP flash estimate: prices down by 0.3% in March

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in March 2025, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP) decreased by 0.3% compared with February and increased by 4.3% compared with March last year.

The dwelling price index rose by 6.1% in 2024

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2024, the dwelling price index increased by 6.1% compared with the average of 2023. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the index was up by 3.6% compared with the fourth quarter of 2023 and down by 0.7% compared with the third quarter of 2024.

In February, the industrial producer price index was affected the most by the rising price of electricity

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 3.3% in February 2025 compared with January and by 6.1% compared with February last year.

In February, the consumer price index rose by 1.4% (corrected on 7.03.2025)

According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2025, the consumer price index increased by 1.4% compared with January and by 5.3% compared with February 2024. Goods were 2% and services 10.6% more expensive than in February last year.

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 1.3% in February

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in February 2025, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP) increased by 1.3% compared with January and by 5% compared with February last year.

In January, the producer price index remained at the same level year on year

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, rose by 0.9% in January 2025 compared with December 2024. The index remained at the same level as in January last year.

Food prices increased in January, clothing prices decreased (corrected on 5.03.2025)

According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2025, the consumer price index increased by 1.4% compared with December 2024 and by 3.9% compared with January 2024. Goods were 2.4% and services 6.3% more expensive than in January last year.

Construction prices rose by 1.6% in 2024

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2024, the construction price index increased by 1.6% compared with the average of 2023. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the construction price index increased by 0.4% compared with the third quarter of last year and by 1.3% compared with the fourth quarter of 2023.

Higher prices of wood products had the biggest impact on the producer price index in December

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, rose by 0.4% in December 2024 compared with November and by 1.1% compared with December 2023.

The consumer price index rose by 3.5% in 2024

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2024, the consumer price index increased by 3.5% compared with the average of 2023. Price changes related to food and non-alcoholic beverages had the biggest impact on the consumer price index in 2024.

The dwelling price index in Q3 down by 0.5% from Q2

According to Statistics Estonia, in the third quarter of 2024, the dwelling price index fell by 0.5% compared with the second quarter. In comparison with the third quarter of last year, the index rose by 6.4%.

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.5% in September

Confidence remains the highest in the retail trade sector and the lowest in construction

65% of people and 34% of enterprises use AI

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