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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.
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GDP flash estimate: the economy grew by 1.3% in Q1
According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2026, the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 1.3% compared with the same period of 2025.
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HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.9% in April
According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in April, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, increased by 0.9% compared with March. Compared with April last year, the HICP rose by 3.3%. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on April prices are received.
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Statistics Estonia will start conducting business and consumer surveys
Starting from May 2026, Statistics Estonia will conduct business and consumer surveys, used to assess economic confidence among enterprises and consumers.
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Average wages and salaries were 2,135 euros in the first quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 2,135 euros in the first quarter of 2026, which is 6.2% higher than in the same quarter last year.
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Lowest-ever gender pay gap recorded in Estonia last year
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2025, the gross hourly earnings of female employees were 12.2% smaller than the hourly earnings of male employees. The gender pay gap decreased by one percentage point year on year and was the narrowest ever.
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Average wages increased by 5.6% last year
According to Statistics Estonia, the average monthly gross wages and salaries in 2025 were 2,092 euros, which is 5.6% higher than in 2024. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 2,155 euros, which is 4.5% higher than in the same quarter of 2024.
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Average wages and salaries were €2,075 in the third quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, in the third quarter of 2025, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were €2,075, which is 5.9% higher than in the third quarter of 2024. Year-on-year wage growth slowed down.
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Revised data: average wages and salaries were €2126 in the second quarter
According to Statistics Estonia's revised data, in the second quarter of 2025, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were €2,126, which is 5.9% higher than in the second quarter of 2024.
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Average wages and salaries were 2,011 euros in the first quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2025, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 2,011 euros, which is 6.1% higher than in the first quarter of 2024.
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The gender pay gap is the largest in financial and insurance activities
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2024, the gross hourly wages and salaries of female employees were 13.2% smaller than the hourly wages of male employees. Year on year, the gender pay gap widened by 0.1 percentage points.
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Average wages and salaries rose by 8.1% last year
According to Statistics Estonia, the average monthly gross wages and salaries in 2024 stood at €1,981, which is 8.1% higher than in 2023. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were €2,062, which is 8.3% higher than in the same quarter of 2023.
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Average wages and salaries were €1,959 in Q3
According to Statistics Estonia, the average monthly gross wages and salaries in the third quarter of 2024 were €1,959, which is 8.1% higher than in the same quarter the year before. The median wages were €1,620 in the third quarter of this year and €1,500 in the same quarter of 2023.
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