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Estonians’ assessment of the economy has improved, while confidence in the construction and trade sectors somewhat declined

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.

The number of international students decreased last year but their tax contribution increased

According to Statistics Estonia, in the academic year 2024/25, international students studying and working in Estonia contributed 16.6 million euros in taxes. In the same period, international graduates of the academic year 2023/24 contributed 7.5 million euros as labour taxes in Estonia. Throughout the analysed period (2017–2025), international students and graduates have contributed over 317 million euros in taxes in Estonia.

Turnover volume of grocery stores up in June after a long decline

According to Statistics Estonia, in June, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 950 million euros. The volume of turnover increased by 1% compared with the same month of 2025.

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%.

In the first half of 2026, there were 4% more accommodated tourists than the year before

There are people of 224 different ethnic nationalities living in Estonia

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.5% in July

GDP flash estimate: the economy grew by 2.1% in Q2