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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.
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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.
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The Farm Structure Survey begins in September
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.
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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.
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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.
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Estonian residents travelled less last year
According to Statistics Estonia, Estonian residents made 1.5 million outbound overnight trips in 2025, which is 3% less than in 2024. There were nearly 3.1 million overnight domestic trips last year, down by 12% from 2024.
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The number of accommodated tourists increased a little in 2025
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2025, Estonian accommodation establishments served about 3.7 million tourists, which is 2% more than in 2024 but 3% less than in 2019 before the pandemic. Compared with 2024, there were more foreign tourists and slightly fewer domestic tourists accommodated last year.
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There were 7% more foreign tourists accommodated in November
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 254,989 tourists in November 2025, which is 3% more than in the same month a year earlier. There were 7% more foreign tourists, but the number of domestic tourists did not increase.
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The number of tourists from Finland declined for the sixth consecutive month
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 291,000 tourists in October 2025, which is 6% more than in October last year. There were 7% more foreign and 5% more domestic tourists than in the same month last year. The number of tourists from Finland decreased for the sixth month in a row.
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In September, the number of accommodated tourists grew by 4% year on year
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 288,000 tourists in September 2025, which is 4% more than in September 2024. There were 3% more foreign and 5% more domestic tourists than in the same month last year. The number of tourists from Finland decreased for the fifth month in a row.
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In August, the number of accommodated foreign tourists was up by 4% year on year
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 459,200 tourists in August 2025, which is 1% more than in the same month last year. There were 4% more foreign tourists and 2% fewer domestic tourists than in August last year. The number of tourists from Finland decreased for the fourth consecutive month.
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Over half a million tourists stayed in accommodation establishments in July
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served nearly 502,000 tourists in July 2025, which is 1% less than in the same month a year earlier. There were 2% more foreign tourists and 5% fewer domestic tourists than in July last year.
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In June, the number of tourists increased by 2% year on year (corrected on 18.08.2025)
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served approximately 91,000 tourists in June 2025, which is 2% more than in the same month last year. There were 5% more foreign tourists and 2% fewer domestic tourists than in June last year.
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The numbers of domestic and foreign tourists increased by 4% in May year on year
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 304,000 tourists in May 2025, which is 4% more than in May last year. The numbers of foreign and domestic tourists both increased by 4% year on year.
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The number of accommodated tourists was up by 7% in April year on year
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 251,000 tourists in April 2025, which is 7% more than in the same month last year. There were 16% more foreign tourists. The number of accommodated domestic tourists did not change significantly year on year.
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The number of accommodated tourists decreased in March year on year
According to Statistics Estonia, accommodation establishments served 217,000 tourists in March 2025, which is 9% less than in the same month a year earlier. The number of foreign tourists declined by 7% and the number of domestic tourists by 11%.