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.
The share of innovative enterprises in Estonia is growing
According to Statistics Estonia, 65% of Estonian enterprises have introduced product or process innovations. The share of innovative enterprises is the highest in financial and insurance activities and in information and communication.
Latest business and consumer survey results published by Statistics Estonia
On 26 May, Statistics Estonia published for the first time the results of the surveys that measure consumers’ and enterprises’ economic confidence. The data are published in the statistical database.
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%.
Statistics Estonia uses a new methodology to calculate the consumer price index
Starting from January 2026, Statistics Estonia uses a new methodology to calculate the consumer price index (CPI). The CPI classification has also been updated, with price changes now tracked across 13 main groups.
Construction volume down by 1.5% last year
According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2025, the total production value of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and abroad decreased by 1.5% compared with 2024. The volume of construction declined for the fourth consecutive year.
The unemployment rate was 7.5% last year
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2025, the unemployment rate was 7.5%, the employment rate was 68.5%, and the labour force participation rate was 74.1%.
In January, the consumer price index was up by 3.7% year on year
According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2026, the consumer price index increased by 1% compared with December 2025 and by 3.7% compared with January 2025. Compared with December, food prices were up by 2.3% in January.
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.
In 2025, exports of goods increased by 7% and imports by 8%
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2025, Estonia’s exports of goods increased by 7% and imports by 8% compared with 2024. Exports of goods amounted to over 18.6 billion euros and imports to more than 22.4 billion euros at current prices. The trade deficit was 3.8 billion euros, which is 443 million euros more than in 2024. In December 2025, exports of goods increased by 16% and imports by 4% year on year.
Volume of industrial production increased by 1.7% in 2025
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2025, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 1.7% at constant prices compared with the year before. Among the three industrial sectors, output increased by 3.1% in manufacturing but decreased by 0.9% in mining and by 8.5% in energy production.
GDP flash estimate: economy grew by 1% in Q4
According to Statistics Estonia’s preliminary estimate, the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 1% in the fourth quarter of 2025 year on year.
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.
Statistics Estonia’s services may be disrupted from 27 to 30 January
Due to the transition to the new Computer Workstation service, Statistics Estonia’s services may be disrupted from 27 to 30 January.