Inflation Estonia 2000

Average inflation: 4.0%

Current Inflation

Inflation is high at 4.0%, well above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in November at 5.7%. The lowest inflation was in May at 2.9%.

Highest month
November: 5.7%
Lowest month
May: 2.9%
Difference
2.8 percentage points
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Transport with an average of 16.1%. The lowest price increase was in Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance with an average of -0.2%.

Highest increase
Transport: 16.1%
Lowest increase
Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance: -0.2%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 4.0%. This approaches the highest level since records began (4.0% in 2000).

5-year average
4%
10-year average
4%
All-time high (2000)
4%
All-time low (2000)
4%

Trend

ECB Target

Inflation is 2.0% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.

Purchasing Power

At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €104.00 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2000

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
2.4%
-1.6vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
3.3%
-0.7vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
3.4%
-0.6vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
2.7%
-1.3vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
-0.2%
-4.2vs avg.
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Health
5.5%
+1.5vs avg.
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Transport
16.1%
+12.1vs avg.
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Communication
6.5%
+2.5vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
1.2%
-2.8vs avg.
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Education
8.1%
+4.1vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
5.7%
+1.7vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
9.7%
+5.7vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation
January 3.3%
February 3.1%
March 3.1%
April 3.1%
May 2.9%
June 3.2%
July 4.1%
August 4.5%
September 4.7%
October 5.4%
November 5.7%
December 5.0%
Average 4.0%

Data source

Data from OECD. Last updated: 11/01/2026.

See also