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HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.3% in August
According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in August 2026, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, increased by 0.3% compared with July. Compared with August last year, the HICP rose by 1.3%. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on August prices are received.
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Business and consumer confidence showed signs of improvement in August
On 26 August, Statistics Estonia published the results of the business and consumer surveys for August. The survey results show that, compared with the previous month, assessments improved slightly among consumers as well as in the four business sectors.
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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.
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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.
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Exports of goods grew by 3% and imports by 10% in August
According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2026, Estonia’s exports of goods increased by 3% and imports by 10% compared with August last year. Exports of goods amounted to about 1.5 billion and imports to more than 1.8 billion euros at current prices. The trade deficit was 360 million euros.
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The consumer price index increased faster in September
According to Statistics Estonia, in September, the consumer price index increased by 0.9% compared with August and by 3.5% compared with September 2025. Goods were 3.6% and services 3.5% more expensive than in September last year.
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Industrial production grew by 4.5% in August
According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 4.5% at constant prices compared with August last year. Output increased in all three industrial sectors: by 25.3% in mining, by 56.9% in energy production and by 1.2% in manufacturing.
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Stores selling manufactured goods were the main driver of the increased volume of retail trade turnover in August
According to Statistics Estonia, in August, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 974 million euros. Compared with August 2025, the volume of turnover increased by 6%, which was influenced the most by stores selling manufactured goods.
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The dwelling price index rose by 5.8% year on year
According to Statistics Estonia, in the second quarter of 2026, the dwelling price index increased by 3.5% compared with the first quarter and by 5.8% compared with the second quarter of 2025.
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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.
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There were 8,363 job vacancies in the second quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, in the second quarter of 2026, there were 8,363 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions and organisations of Estonia. This is nearly 2,000 job vacancies fewer than in the second quarter last year.
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The consumer price index has risen more slowly in the last three months
According to Statistics Estonia, in August, the consumer price index increased by 0.4% compared with July and by 1.5% compared with August 2025. Goods were 0.9% and services 2.4% more expensive than in August last year.
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In July, industrial output started to grow
According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2026, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 2.3% at constant prices compared with July last year. Output increased in all three industrial sectors: by 13.5% in mining, by 16% in energy production and by 1.1% in manufacturing.
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Average wages and salaries were 2,243 euros in the second quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 2,243 euros in the second quarter of 2026. Compared with the second quarter of 2025, the average gross wages and salaries increased by 5.5%, or 117 euros.
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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.
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The economy grew by 1.8% in the second quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, in the second quarter of 2026, the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 1.8% compared with the same period of 2025. The GDP at current prices amounted to 11.1 billion euros in the second quarter.