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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.

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

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

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

Exports of goods of Estonian origin grew by 10% in July

According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2026, Estonia’s exports of goods increased by 3% and imports by 2% compared with July last year. Exports of goods amounted to almost 1.5 billion and imports to nearly 1.9 billion euros at current prices. The trade deficit was 430 million euros.

Exports of services exceeded imports by one billion euros for the first time

According to Statistics Estonia and Eesti Pank, in the second quarter of 2026, Estonia’s exports of services grew by 5% and imports by 1% compared with the same quarter of 2025. Exports of services amounted to over 3.7 billion and imports to nearly 2.7 billion euros at current prices.

In June, exports and imports of goods grew by 15%

According to Statistics Estonia, in June this year, exports and imports of goods increased by 15% compared with the same month last year. Exports of goods amounted to nearly 1.7 billion euros and imports to nearly 2.1 billion euros at current prices, and the trade deficit was 413 million euros. In the first half of the year, exports of goods grew by 8% and imports by 7%.

In May, exports of goods grew by 9% and imports by 4%

According to Statistics Estonia, in May, Estonia’s exports of goods increased by 9% and imports by 4% compared with May last year. Exports of goods amounted to over 1.7 billion euros and imports to more than 1.9 billion euros at current prices. Exports of goods of Estonian origin grew by 5%.

Foreign trade picked up in April

According to Statistics Estonia, in April, Estonia’s exports of goods increased by 13% and imports by 12% compared with April last year. Exports of goods amounted to almost 1.8 billion and imports to nearly 2.2 billion euros at current prices.

Exports of services grew by 4% in the first quarter

According to Statistics Estonia and Eesti Pank, in the first quarter of 2026, Estonia’s exports of services grew by 4% and imports were unchanged year on year. Exports of services amounted to nearly 3.3 billion euros and imports to about 2.5 billion euros at current prices.

Exports and imports of goods both increased in March

According to Statistics Estonia, in March, Estonia’s exports of goods increased by 8% and imports by 6% compared with March last year. Exports of goods amounted to over 1.8 billion and imports to nearly 2.1 billion euros at current prices. Exports of goods of Estonian origin increased in March year on year.

Exports of goods of Estonian origin fell by 8% in February

According to Statistics Estonia, exports of goods fell by 1% in February this year compared with the same month of the previous year, while imports increased by 6%. Exports of goods amounted to nearly 1.5 billion euros and imports to nearly 1.9 billion euros at current prices. Goods of Estonian origin were exported in smaller quantities in February than a year earlier.

In January, exports of goods were up by 4% and imports down by 2%

According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2026, exports of goods increased by 4% and imports decreased by 2% compared with January 2025. Exports of goods amounted to nearly 1.6 billion euros and imports to more than 1.8 billion euros at current prices. The trade deficit was 247 million euros, which is 103 million euros less than a year earlier.

The growth in foreign trade in services was mainly driven by imports and exports of other business services

According to Statistics Estonia and Eesti Pank, in the fourth quarter of 2025, Estonia’s exports of services grew by 8% and imports by 6%. Exports of services totalled 3.6 billion euros and imports 2.8 billion euros at current prices. In 2025 as a whole, exports of services increased by 10% and imports by 11%, amounting to 13.8 billion and 10.6 billion euros, respectively.

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.

Exports of goods were up by 3% and imports by 7% in November

According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2025, Estonia’s exports of goods increased by 3% and imports by 7% compared with November 2024. Exports of goods amounted to over 1.6 billion euros and imports to more than 1.9 billion euros at current prices. Exports of goods of Estonian origin were down in November year on year.

HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.5% in September

Confidence remains the highest in the retail trade sector and the lowest in construction

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