Inflation Estonia 2025

Average inflation: 4.8%

Current Inflation

Inflation is high at 4.8%, well above the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in August at 6.1%. The lowest inflation was in January at 3.9%.

Highest month
August: 6.1%
Lowest month
January: 3.9%
Difference
2.2 percentage points
Months with data
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Health with an average of 8.9%. The lowest price increase was in Clothing and footwear with an average of -3.7%.

Highest increase
Health: 8.9%
Lowest increase
Clothing and footwear: -3.7%

Historical Context

Current inflation is 3.5% lower than the 5-year average of 8.3%.

5-year average
8.3%
10-year average
5%
All-time high (2022)
19.3%
All-time low (2015)
-0.5%

Trend

Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2024, inflation has fallen by +1.3 percentage point.

Change vs. previous year
+1.3 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
August: +2.9 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is 2.8% 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 €104.80 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2025

Inflation by category

Food and non-alcoholic beverages
6.9%
+2.1vs avg.
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Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics
4.4%
-0.4vs avg.
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Clothing and footwear
-3.7%
-8.5vs avg.
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Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
2.0%
-2.8vs avg.
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Furnishings, household equipment and maintenance
2.3%
-2.5vs avg.
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Health
8.9%
+4.1vs avg.
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Transport
7.9%
+3.1vs avg.
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Communication
2.8%
-2.0vs avg.
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Recreation and culture
4.8%
+0.0vs avg.
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Education
3.3%
-1.5vs avg.
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Restaurants and hotels
5.2%
+0.4vs avg.
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Miscellaneous goods and services
5.3%
+0.5vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2024
January 3.9% -0.8
February 5.3% +1.1
March 4.4% +0.5
April 4.5% +1.7
May 4.5% +1.6
June 5.0% +2.5
July 5.4% +2.0
August 6.1% +2.9
September 5.2% +2.2
October 4.6% +0.5
November 4.8% +1.1
December 4.1% +0.2
Average 4.8%

Data source

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

See also