Statistics Estonia starts monitoring consumers’ and enterprises’ economic confidence: each response matters
On 4 May, Statistics Estonia begins the economic sentiment surveys that show how secure Estonian residents feel financially and how enterprises see the future of their business activities.
GDP flash estimate: the economy grew by 1.3% in Q1
According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2026, the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 1.3% compared with the same period of 2025.
HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.9% in April
According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in April, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, increased by 0.9% compared with March. Compared with April last year, the HICP rose by 3.3%. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on April prices are received.
Statistics Estonia will start conducting business and consumer surveys
Starting from May 2026, Statistics Estonia will conduct business and consumer surveys, used to assess economic confidence among enterprises and consumers.
Volume of retail trade turnover down by 1% in May
According to Statistics Estonia, in May, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 947 million euros. The volume of retail trade turnover decreased by 1% compared with May 2025 and was unchanged compared with April this year.
The rise in retail trade volume slowed down in April
According to Statistics Estonia, in April, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 954 million euros. The volume of retail trade turnover increased by 2% year on year and decreased by 4% compared with March this year.
Retail trade volume up by 7% in March
According to Statistics Estonia, in March, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 975 million euros. Compared with March 2025, the volume of retail trade turnover increased by 7%. The increase in retail trade volume in March was mainly driven by enterprises engaged in the retail sale of automotive fuel.
Retail trade volume up by 5% in February
According to Statistics Estonia, in February, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 840 million euros. Compared with February 2025, the volume of retail trade turnover grew by 5%.
Retail trade volume up by 8% in January
According to Statistics Estonia, in January, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 885 million euros. Compared with January 2025, the volume of retail trade turnover increased by 8%.
Turnover volume in retail trade grew by 2% last year
According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, the total turnover of retail trade enterprises in 2025 was 10.8 billion euros. Compared with 2024, the volume of turnover increased by 2% last year.
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.
Volume of retail trade turnover continued to grow in October
According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2025, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was €941 million. Compared with October 2024, the volume of retail trade turnover was up by 4%.
Volume of retail trade turnover up by 4% in September
According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2025, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was €893 million. Compared with September last year, the volume of retail trade turnover increased by 4%.
Retail trade volume began to decline in August
According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2025, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was €906 million. Compared with August 2024, the volume of retail trade turnover decreased by 2%.
The rise in retail trade volume slowed down in July
According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2025, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was €929 million. Compared with July 2024, the volume of retail trade turnover was up by 1%.
Retail trade volume up by 5% in June
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2025, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was €928 million. Compared with June last year, the volume of retail trade turnover increased by 5%.