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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

In May, there were 5% more accommodated tourists than the year before

HICP flash estimate: prices down by 0.4% in June

In June, the confidence of industrial enterprises declined, while assessments in other sectors and among consumers improved slightly

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.

Statistics Estonia starts monitoring consumers’ and enterprises’ economic confidence: each response matters

On 4 May, Statistics Estonia begins the economic sentiment surveys that show how secure Estonian residents feel financially and how enterprises see the future of their business activities.

Average wages increased by 5.6% last year

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

Estonia’s economy fared better in 2025 than in the two preceding years

Industrial production fell by 3% in May

According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises decreased by 3% at constant prices compared with May last year. Among the three industrial sectors, output increased by 39.9% in mining but decreased by 22.9% in energy production and by 3.5% in manufacturing.

Manufacturing output down for the third month in a row

According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises decreased by 3.8% at constant prices compared with April last year. Among the three industrial sectors, output increased by 14.3% in mining but decreased by 14.9% in energy production and by 3.2% in manufacturing.

Industrial production was down by 3.1% in March

According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises decreased by 3.1% at constant prices compared with March 2025. Among the three industrial sectors, output increased by 5.9% in mining but decreased by 19.5% in energy production and by 1.2% in manufacturing.

Industrial production decreased by 0.5% in February

According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises decreased by 0.5% at constant prices compared with February last year. Among the three main sectors, output increased by 1.3% in mining and by 3.1% in energy production but decreased by 1.1% in manufacturing.

Industrial production grew by 5.9% in January year on year

According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 5.9% at constant prices compared with January last year. Output grew in all three industrial sectors: by 10.7% in mining, by 3.1% in manufacturing and by 21.7% in energy production.

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.

Industrial production grew by 3.4% in November

According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2025, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 3.4% at constant prices compared with the same month of 2024. Among the three main sectors, output increased by 10% in mining and by 4.5% in manufacturing but decreased by 8.7% in energy production.

Industrial production down by 1.1% in October

According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2025, the total production of industrial enterprises decreased by 1.1% at constant prices compared with October 2024. Among the three main sectors, output increased by 5.4% in mining and by 0.3% in electricity production but decreased by 1.4% in manufacturing.

Industrial production was down by 1.5% in September

According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2025, the total production of industrial enterprises decreased by 1.5% at constant prices compared with September last year. Among the three industrial sectors, output increased by 4.8% in mining but decreased by 18.5% in energy production and by 0.4% in manufacturing.

In August, industrial production grew by 1%

According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2025, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 1% at constant prices compared with August last year. Among the three main sectors, output increased by 2.5% in manufacturing and by 0.7% in mining but decreased by 20.7% in energy production.

Industrial production grew by 0.7% in July

According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2025, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 0.7% at constant prices compared with July 2024. Among the three industrial sectors, output increased by 3.5% in manufacturing but decreased by 29.1% in energy production and by 8.7% in mining.

Industrial production volumes up by 2.9% in June

According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2025, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 2.9% at constant prices compared with the corresponding month of 2024. Among the three industrial sectors, output increased by 5.9% in manufacturing but decreased by 8.9% in energy production and by 33.5% in mining.

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