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According to Statistics Estonia, the population of Estonia as at 1 January 2026 was 1,360,745. Based on ethnic nationality, 932,603 people (68.5%) were Estonian, 276,125 (20.2%) were Russian and 146,619 (10.8%) were of other ethnic nationalities. Compared with the 2021 population census, the number of ethnic nationalities represented in Estonia has grown by 23. Most of these new ethnic nationalities have just one or two representatives in Estonia.

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.5% in July

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in July, the harmonised index of consumer prices, which takes into account the expenditures of tourists, rose by 0.5% compared with June. Compared with July 2025, the index rose by 2%. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on July prices are received.

GDP flash estimate: the economy grew by 2.1% in Q2

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in the second quarter of 2026, the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 2.1% compared with the same period of 2025.

Estonians’ assessment of the economy has improved, while confidence in the construction and trade sectors somewhat declined

Today, on 28 July, Statistics Estonia published the July data of the business and consumer surveys that measure the economic confidence of enterprises and consumers. The results show that the confidence of construction and trade enterprises has declined slightly, while assessments in other sectors and among consumers improved.

65% of people and 34% of enterprises use AI

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.3% in August

Business and consumer confidence showed signs of improvement in August

The Farm Structure Survey begins in September

In the first half of 2026, there were 4% more accommodated tourists than the year before

There are people of 224 different ethnic nationalities living in Estonia

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.5% in July

GDP flash estimate: the economy grew by 2.1% in Q2

Estonians’ assessment of the economy has improved, while confidence in the construction and trade sectors somewhat declined

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Average wages and salaries were 2,135 euros in the first quarter

1,360,745 people: Estonia’s population declined for the second year in a row

Average wages and salaries were 2,243 euros in the second quarter

The rise in retail trade volume slowed down in July

Retail trade volume up by 5% in June

Retail trade volume up by 2% in May

The rise in retail trade volume accelerated in April

Retail trade volume up by 2% in March

Retail trade volume increased for the third consecutive month

Retail trade volume up by 3% in January

Retail trade volume down by 3% last year

Retail trade volume down by 1% year on year

In October, there was an upturn in the turnover volume of stores selling manufactured goods

Volume of retail trade turnover down by 4% in September

Retail trade volume has fallen for two years in a row