Inflation Estonia 2009

Average inflation: 0.0%

Current Inflation

Inflation is very low at 0.0%, well below the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in January at 4.1%. The lowest inflation was in October at -2.1%.

Highest month
January: 4.1%
Lowest month
October: -2.1%
Difference
6.2 percentage points
Months with data
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics with an average of 11.4%. The lowest price increase was in Transport with an average of -6.4%.

Highest increase
Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 11.4%
Lowest increase
Transport: -6.4%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 5.1% lower than the 5-year average of 5.1%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (0.0% in 2009).

5-year average
5.1%
10-year average
4.3%
All-time high (2008)
10.4%
All-time low (2009)
0%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2008, inflation has fallen by +10.4 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
-10.4 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
June: -12.3 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 2.0% below the ECB target of 2.0%. Too low inflation may indicate economic weakness.

Purchasing Power

At this inflation rate, purchasing power gradually decreases. The impact on daily expenses is relatively limited.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €100.00 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2009

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
-4.0%
-4.0vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
11.4%
+11.4vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
0.9%
+0.9vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
1.3%
+1.3vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
2.5%
+2.5vs avg.
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Health
4.3%
+4.3vs avg.
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Transport
-6.4%
-6.4vs avg.
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Communication
-0.2%
-0.2vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
-0.2%
-0.2vs avg.
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Education
4.7%
+4.7vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
0.6%
+0.6vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
7.6%
+7.6vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2008
January 4.1% -6.9
February 3.3% -8.0
March 2.0% -8.9
April 0.3% -11.1
May -0.3% -11.6
June -0.9% -12.3
July -0.7% -11.7
August -0.8% -11.9
September -1.6% -12.1
October -2.1% -11.9
November -2.1% -10.1
December -1.7% -8.6
Average 0.0%

Data source

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

See also