Estonians’ assessment of the economy has improved, while confidence in the construction and trade sectors somewhat declined
Today, on 28 July, Statistics Estonia published the July data of the business and consumer surveys that measure the economic confidence of enterprises and consumers. The results show that the confidence of construction and trade enterprises has declined slightly, while assessments in other sectors and among consumers improved.
In May, there were 5% more accommodated tourists than the year before
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served nearly 320,300 tourists in May 2026, which is 5% more than in May last year. Year on year, there were 9% more foreign tourists, and the number of domestic tourists remained at the same level.
HICP flash estimate: prices down by 0.4% in June
According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in June, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, decreased by 0.4% compared with May. Compared with June 2025, the HICP rose by 2%. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on June prices are received.
In June, the confidence of industrial enterprises declined, while assessments in other sectors and among consumers improved slightly
Today, on 25 June, Statistics Estonia published the June results of the surveys that measure the economic confidence of enterprises and consumers.
In October, the consumer price index rose by 4.1% year on year
According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2024, the consumer price index increased by 0.6% compared with September and by 4.1% compared with October 2023. Goods were 2.3% and services 7.1% more expensive than in October last year.
Construction price index unchanged in the third quarter compared with the previous quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, in the third quarter of 2024, the construction price index remained on the same level compared with the second quarter and rose by 1.8% compared with the third quarter of 2023.
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.