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HICP flash estimate: prices in October did not rise compared with September
According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, remained unchanged in October 2025 compared with September. Compared with October last year, the HICP rose by 4.5%. This is a flash estimate, which will be refined once more detailed data on October prices are received.
GDP flash estimate: economy grew by 0.9% in Q3
According to Statistics Estonia's preliminary estimate, Estonia's economy grew slightly in the third quarter of 2025. Compared with the third quarter of 2024, the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.9%.
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.
In September, the prices of juices and syrups increased the most among food products
Industrial production in August declined significantly in the manufacture of wood
According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2024, the total production of industrial enterprises decreased by 6% at constant prices compared with August 2023. Among the three industrial sectors, output increased by 1.9% in mining but decreased by 5.6% in electricity production and by 6.4% in manufacturing.
Which smart devices do people in Estonia use at home?
According to Statistics Estonia, there has been a considerable rise in the use of Internet of Things devices over the last four years. The use of smart TVs has risen by 30%, and the use of smart watches has increased by as much as 60%. Internet-connected home appliances and voice-activated virtual assistants are also increasingly popular among households.
Retail trade volume has fallen for two years in a row
According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2024, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was €889 million. Compared with August 2023, the volume of retail trade turnover fell by 4%.