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GDP flash estimate: economy grew by 0.9% in Q3

Kuupäev 30.10.2025
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Robert Müürsepp, team lead of national accounts at Statistics Estonia, noted that initial signs indicate a slight improvement in the economy compared with both a year ago and the previous quarter. “The seasonally and working-day adjusted GDP was up by 0.2% from the second quarter of 2025,” Müürsepp added. What is a flash estimate of GDP? The official data on GDP for the third quarter will be published on 1 December, but based on the information already available, it is possible to assess the overall economic trend. This is done using, for example, trade indicators, transport and manufacturing

The growth in retail sales accelerated to some extent in May

Kuupäev 01.07.2013
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According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2013 compared to May of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 7% at constant prices. In April the retail sales increased 5% compared to the same month of the previous year, while in May the retail sales growth accelerated to some extent.

In the 3rd quarter, year-over-year growth in average wages and salaries continued to accelerate

Kuupäev 29.11.2017
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According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2017, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 1,201 euros, having increased 7.4% compared to the 3rd quarter of 2016. The year-over-year growth in wages and salaries accelerated for the second consecutive quarter.

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What kind of survey is it? The Working Life Survey provides an overview of work and working time organisation, occupational health, remunerations, employee development and involvement, and collective employment relations in Estonia. Both employers and employees are surveyed to get a comprehensive picture of working life and employment relations in Estonia, to assess the influencing factors, and to compare changes over time. Who commissions the survey? For the survey, the main representative of public interest is the Ministry of Social Affairs. Why are the data needed? The data from the Working

The growth in retail sales accelerated to some extent in July

Kuupäev 30.08.2013
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According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2013 compared to July of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 5% at constant prices. In June the retail sales increased 3% compared to the same month of the previous year, while in July the retail sales’ growth accelerated to some extent.

In February, the turnover growth of retail trade enterprises decelerated to some extent

Kuupäev 31.03.2016
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According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2016 compared to February 2015, the turnover of retail trade enterprises increased 5% at constant prices. While in January, the turnover increased 8% compared to the same month of the previous year, then in February the growth decelerated to some extent.

In October, export growth was supported by the exports of goods of Estonian origin

Kuupäev 09.12.2016
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According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2016, the exports of goods increased by 2% and imports by 3% compared to October of the previous year. Compared to October 2015, the exports of goods of Estonian origin increased by 3% and re-exports, i.e. the exportation of goods imported from a foreign country, stayed at the same level.