The Farm Structure Survey begins in September
The Farm Structure Survey 2026 is conducted by Statistics Estonia from 1 September until 30 November. The survey provides a comprehensive overview of agriculture in Estonia. These data are required for developing agricultural policies. Agricultural holdings who are in the sample but have not answered online by 23 September will be contacted by Statistics Estonia’s interviewers by phone between 24 September and 30 November.
In the first half of 2026, there were 4% more accommodated tourists than the year before
According to Statistics Estonia, in the first half of 2026, accommodation establishments served 1.66 million tourists, which is 4% more than in the same period last year. There were 5% more foreign tourists and 3% more domestic tourists than in the first half of last year.
There are people of 224 different ethnic nationalities living in Estonia
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.
The dwelling price index in Q3 down by 0.5% from Q2
According to Statistics Estonia, in the third quarter of 2024, the dwelling price index fell by 0.5% compared with the second quarter. In comparison with the third quarter of last year, the index rose by 6.4%.
In manufacturing, prices have risen for several months in a row
According to Statistics Estonia, the producer price index of industrial output, which expresses changes in the producer prices of industrial goods manufactured in Estonia for the domestic market and for export, fell by 0.4% in November 2024 compared with October and by 0.1% compared with November last year.
Food prices increased in November, fuel and electricity prices decreased
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2024, the consumer price index decreased by 0.4% compared with October and increased by 3.7% compared with November 2023. Goods were 2.5% and services 5.6% more expensive than in November last year.
The producer price index rose by 0.2% in October year on year
The producer price index of industrial output, which expresses changes in the producer prices of industrial goods manufactured in Estonia for the domestic market and for export, increased by 0.3% in October 2024 compared with September and by 0.2% compared with October last year.
In October, the consumer price index rose by 4.1% year on year
According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2024, the consumer price index increased by 0.6% compared with September and by 4.1% compared with October 2023. Goods were 2.3% and services 7.1% more expensive than in October last year.
Construction price index unchanged in the third quarter compared with the previous quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, in the third quarter of 2024, the construction price index remained on the same level compared with the second quarter and rose by 1.8% compared with the third quarter of 2023.
Producer price index of industrial output, export and import price index, September 2024
The producer price index of industrial output, which expresses changes in the producer prices of industrial goods manufactured in Estonia for the domestic market and for export, decreased by 1.6% in September 2024 compared with August and by 0.5% compared with September last year.