
Estonia's Unemployment Rate Decreases in Second Quarter
Statistics Estonia reported that the country's unemployment rate fell to 6.6 percent in the second quarter, while the employment rate stood at 68.6 percent.
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Statistics Estonia reported that the country's unemployment rate fell to 6.6 percent in the second quarter, while the employment rate stood at 68.6 percent.

Statistics Estonia reported that the country's gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 2.1 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026.

Estonia's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.3 percent year-on-year to June 2025, according to state agency Statistics Estonia. This marks the lowest inflation rate for the country since April 2021.

Estonia's foreign trade experienced a notable increase in April, with exports of goods rising by 13 percent and imports by 12 percent year-on-year, according to Statistics Estonia.

Average monthly gross wages and salaries in Estonia stood at €2,135 in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 6.2 percent increase year-on-year, as reported by Statistics Estonia.

Statistics Estonia reported that healthy life expectancy levels in Estonia have fallen to 2021–2022 levels, remaining below the European average, particularly among younger people.

Estonia's consumer price index (CPI) increased by 3.4 percent year-on-year in April, primarily driven by higher costs for fuel, housing, and food, according to Statistics Estonia.

Statistics Estonia data shows the country's population decreased by 9,250 to 1,360,745 as of January 1, marking the second year in a row of population decline.

Estonia's retail trade enterprises reported a turnover of €840 million in February, marking a 5 percent increase in volume compared to February 2025, according to Statistics Estonia.

The consumer price index (CPI) was up by 3.1 percent on year to February, state agency Statistics Estonia reported.

Preliminary data from Statistics Estonia shows consumer prices in Estonia rose 3.2 percent in February compared with the same month in 2025 and 0.75 percent compared with January.

Estonian construction companies built 1.5 percent less in Estonia and abroad in 2025 than the year before. Construction volume declined for the fourth consecutive year, Statistics Estonia said.

According to Statistics Estonia, the country's population of 1,360,745 includes people from 224 different ethnic nationalities, with Estonians comprising 68.5% and Russians 20.2%.

Estonian accommodation establishments served nearly 320,300 tourists in May 2026, marking a 5 percent increase compared to May of the previous year, according to Statistics Estonia.

Estonia's industrial production experienced a 3 percent year-on-year decline in May 2026, primarily due to decreases in the energy and manufacturing sectors, according to Statistics Estonia.

Statistics Estonia reported that the consumer price index (CPI) in Estonia increased by 3.7 percent year-on-year in May 2026.

Statistics Estonia reported that the country's gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 2.4 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026.

A joint study by the Bank of Estonia and Statistics Estonia reveals that wealth inequality in Estonia, as measured by the Gini coefficient, has remained relatively stable over the years and is similar to the average in eurozone countries.

Statistics Estonia reported that while overall retail sales revenues increased year-on-year in March 2026, the figures for food sales continued to show a decline.

Estonia's consumer price index (CPI) increased by 3.5 percent year-on-year in March. However, the index did not show a month-on-month rise from February, according to data from Statistics Estonia.

Newly released data from Statistics Estonia indicates that the country's general government budget deficit stood at 1.2 percent in 2025, with its public debt level reaching 24.1 percent of gross domestic product (GDP).

Average monthly gross wages and salaries in Estonia in 2025 stood at €2,092, a rise of 5.6 percent on year, state agency Statistics Estonia reportsed.

Statistics Estonia said Monday that the final figure for last year's economic growth was 0.6 percent, coming in lower than the preliminary estimate.

Statistics Estonia reported that both exports and imports of goods rose by 15 percent year-on-year in June, leading to a trade deficit of €413 million.

Estonia's exports of goods increased by 9 percent year-on-year in May, according to Statistics Estonia. This growth contributed to a narrowing of the country's trade deficit.

Statistics Estonia data indicates that residents entered into fewer marriages and more divorces in 2025 compared to 2024, with 5,998 marriages, including 139 same-sex unions.

According to a preliminary estimate by Statistics Estonia, the harmonized consumer price index in May increased by four percent compared to the previous year and by 0.9 percent compared to April.

A new Statistics Estonia survey indicates that Estonian residents are increasingly pessimistic about the economy and anticipate more challenging times ahead.

Agricultural land prices in Estonia fell by an average of 9.7 percent in 2025, primarily attributed to a scarcity of large transactions, according to data from Statistics Estonia.

Estonia's gender pay gap decreased to an all-time low of 12.2 percent in 2025, marking a one percentage point reduction from the previous year, according to data from Statistics Estonia.

Estonia's total industrial production saw a 0.5% decrease in February compared to the same month last year, according to data from Statistics Estonia.

Statistics Estonia reported that home prices in Estonia increased by 5.2 percent year-on-year in 2025.

According to Statistics Estonia, consumer prices in Estonia increased by 3.2 percent in February 2025 compared to the previous year, and 0.75 percent from January, primarily driven by higher food prices.

Estonia's economy fared better in 2025 than in the two preceding years, growing by 0.6 percent, data from Statistics Estonia shows.