The annual inflation rate in Estonia slowed to 3.1% in February 2026 from 3.7% in the previous month. This marked the lowest reading since September 2024, mainly driven by declines in costs for clothing and footwear (-5.7% vs -4.9% in January) and insurance and financial services (-13.3% vs -14.5%). At the same time, inflation softened for food and non-alcoholic beverages (5.5% vs 6%), housing (1.5% vs 5.6%), recreation and culture (2.3% vs 3,1%), and restaurants and accommodation services (4.6% vs 5.1%). On the other hand, prices increased at a faster pace for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (7.9% vs 6.2%), healthcare (12% vs 11.7%), and information and communication (1.7% vs -0.1%), while transport costs declined less (-0.4% vs -1.5%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.8% in February, following a 1% increase in the preceding period. source: Statistics Estonia

Inflation Rate in Estonia decreased to 3.10 percent in February from 3.70 percent in January of 2026. Inflation Rate in Estonia averaged 4.12 percent from 1999 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 24.80 percent in August of 2022 and a record low of -2.17 percent in October of 2009. This page provides - Estonia Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Estonia Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on March of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Estonia decreased to 3.10 percent in February from 3.70 percent in January of 2026. Inflation Rate in Estonia is expected to be 4.00 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Estonia Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 2.10 percent in 2027 and 2.50 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-02-19 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jan 3.7% 4.1% 3.9%
2026-03-06 06:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Feb 3.1% 3.7% 3.1%
2026-04-07 05:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Mar 3.1% 4.0%

Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Food Inflation 5.50 6.00 percent Feb 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
CPI 321.10 318.61 points Feb 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 663.21 659.65 points Feb 2026
CPI Transportation 264.56 261.19 points Feb 2026
Export Prices 468.91 453.65 points Jan 2026
GDP Deflator 144.66 142.80 points Dec 2025
Import Prices 200.60 194.07 points Jan 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 3.10 3.70 percent Feb 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.80 1.00 percent Feb 2026
Producer Prices 166.11 157.10 points Jan 2026
PPI YoY 4.30 -0.50 percent Jan 2026


Estonia Inflation Rate
In Estonia, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
3.10 3.70 24.80 -2.17 1999 - 2026 percent Monthly
1997=100

News Stream
Estonia Inflation Eases to 17-Month Low
The annual inflation rate in Estonia slowed to 3.1% in February 2026 from 3.7% in the previous month. This marked the lowest reading since September 2024, mainly driven by declines in costs for clothing and footwear (-5.7% vs -4.9% in January) and insurance and financial services (-13.3% vs -14.5%). At the same time, inflation softened for food and non-alcoholic beverages (5.5% vs 6%), housing (1.5% vs 5.6%), recreation and culture (2.3% vs 3,1%), and restaurants and accommodation services (4.6% vs 5.1%). On the other hand, prices increased at a faster pace for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (7.9% vs 6.2%), healthcare (12% vs 11.7%), and information and communication (1.7% vs -0.1%), while transport costs declined less (-0.4% vs -1.5%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.8% in February, following a 1% increase in the preceding period.
2026-03-06
Estonia Inflation Slows to 14-Month Low
The annual inflation rate in Estonia slowed to 3.7% in January 2026 from 4.1% in the previous month. This marked the lowest reading since November 2024, mainly driven by lower prices for clothing and footwear (-4.9% vs -6.6% in December), information and communication (-0.2% vs 2.2%), transport (-1.5% vs 7.6%), and insurance and financial services (-14.5% vs -13.2%). Additionally, inflation softened for education services (0.9% vs 1.7%) and miscellaneous goods and services (5.1% vs 7.7%). On the other hand, prices increased at a faster rate for food and non-alcoholic beverages (6% vs 5.6%), alcohol and tobacco (6.2% vs 5.3%), and housing (5.6% vs 0.7%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 1% in January, marking the first month of growth in five months and rebounding from a 0.6% decline in the preceding period.
2026-02-20
Estonia Inflation Rate Slows to 11-Month Low
The annual inflation rate in Estonia eased to 4.1% in December 2025 from 4.9% in the previous month. This marked the lowest reading since January, as price growth moderated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (5.6% vs 6.5% in November), alcoholic beverages and tobacco (5.3% vs 5.8%), housing utilities (0.7% vs 3.3%), and transportation (7.6% vs 10.6%). At the same time, costs remained steady for health (11.1%) and hotels, cafes, and restaurants (5.3%), while it declined further for clothing and footwear (-6.6% vs -5.7%). Meanwhile, prices increased for household goods (2.7% vs 1.9%), communication (4.4% 2.4%), education (1.7% vs 1.6%), and miscellaneous goods and services (5% vs 4.6%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell by 0.6% in December, following a 0.2% drop in the preceding period. Over the year, Estonia saw a 4.8% increase in its inflation rate compared to the average last year.
2026-01-08