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HICP flash estimate: prices down by 0.5% in November

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HICP flash estimate: prices in October did not rise compared with September

GDP flash estimate: economy grew by 0.9% in Q3

HICP flash estimate: prices down by 1.2% in September

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in September 2025, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, decreased by 1.2% compared with August. Compared with September last year, the HICP rose by 5.2%. The HICP is a flash estimate, which will be revised based on the September price data.

Construction prices rose by 1.5% last year

According to Statistics Estonia, the construction price index, which expresses the change in construction expenditures, increased by 1.5% in 2025 compared with the average of 2024. The rising cost of materials was the main reason for the increase in the construction price index.

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.

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.

Revised data: average wages and salaries were €2126 in the second quarter

At-risk-of-poverty rate down, absolute poverty rate up in Estonia

Average wages and salaries were €2,075 in the third quarter

The production of cereals reached a record-breaking high last year

According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, cereal production was 1,535,300 tonnes in 2015, which is 26% more than the year before and the largest volume ever recorded in Estonia.

Seminar on gender pay gap held today

Today, on 26 January, in Tallinn, Statistics Estonia holds a seminar on the gender pay gap. The seminar, called “Lahkame lõhet”, presents the results of the pay gap surveys carried out and discusses the gender pay gap both on the global scale and in terms of the situation in Estonia.

The construction price index increased in 2015

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2015, the construction price index rose 0.5% compared to the average of 2014.

In December, the producer price index of industrial output continued to decrease

According to Statistics Estonia, in December 2015, the producer price index of industrial output changed by -1.0% compared to November 2015 and by -2.3% compared to December 2014.

The population of Estonia decreased last year

According to the initial estimates of Statistics Estonia, the population number of Estonia as at 1 January 2016 was 1,311,800, which is 1,500 persons fewer than at the same time a year ago.

In November, export of goods decreased

According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2015, exports of goods decreased by 4% and imports stayed on the same level compared to November 2014. The decrease in exports was mostly influenced by a decrease in mineral products and electrical equipment.

In November, the number of tourists in accommodation establishments decreased

According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2015, 207,000 tourists stayed in accommodation establishments which is 3% fewer than in November 2014. The number of domestic tourists increased and the number of foreign tourists decreased.

In December, the consumer price index was influenced the most by energy

According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in December 2015 was -0.7% compared to November 2015 and -0.9% compared to December of the previous year.

The annual change of the consumer price index was mainly influenced by motor fuel

According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index decreased 0.5% in 2015 compared to the average of 2014.

In November, the volume of industrial production decreased

According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2015, the production of industrial enterprises decreased 6% compared to November of the previous year. Production decreased in manufacturing, energy and mining.

In November, the growth in retail sales decelerated to some extent

According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2015 compared to November 2014, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 6% at constant prices. In October, the retail sales increased 8% compared to the same month of the previous year, whereas in November the retail sales growth decelerated to some extent.