Estonia's Macroeconomic Analysis:
Nominal GDP of USD 37.9 billion in 2022.
Nominal GDP of USD 41.3 billion in 2023.
GDP per capita of USD 30,221 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
GDP per capita of USD 28,059 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
Average real GDP growth of 2.9% over the last decade.
Average real GDP growth of 2.2% over the last decade.
Sector Analysis
In 2021, services accounted for 75% of overall GDP, manufacturing 13%, other industrial activity 10%, and agriculture 2%. Looking at GDP by expenditure, private consumption accounted for 48% of GDP in 2021, government consumption 20%, fixed investment 31%, and net exports 1%.International trade
In 2021, manufactured products made up 70% of total merchandise exports, mineral fuels 7%, food 9%, ores and metals 3% and agricultural raw materials 8%, with other categories accounting for 3% of the total. In the same period, manufactured products made up 64% of total merchandise imports, mineral fuels 16%, food 9%, ores and metals 2% and agricultural raw materials 4%, with other goods accounting for 5% of the total. Total exports were worth USD 21 billion in 2022, while total imports were USD 24 billion.Main Economic Indicators
Economic growthThe economy recorded average annual growth of 2.9% in the decade to 2022. To read more about GDP growth in Estonia, go to our dedicated page.
Fiscal policy
Estonia's fiscal deficit averaged 0.9% of GDP in the decade to 2022. Find out more on our dedicated page.
Unemployment
The unemployment rate averaged 6.7% in the decade to 2022. For more information on Estonia's unemployment click here.
Inflation
Inflation averaged 3.8% in the decade to 2022. Go to our Estonia inflation page for extra insight.
Monetary Policy
Euro Area monetary policy rate ended 2022 at 2.50%, up from 0.75% a decade earlier. See our Estonia monetary policy page for additional details.
Exchange Rate
From end-2012 to end-2022 the euro weakened by 18.2% vs the U.S. dollar. For more info on the euro, click here.
Economic situation in Estonia
In Q3, the economy remained in the doldrums, as GDP declined by 0.6% year on year (Q2: -1.1% yoy), marking the tenth consecutive quarter of decline. Domestic demand dropped at a sharper pace in the quarter due to deteriorations in private spending and fixed investment, which outweighed an uptick in public consumption growth. Externally, net trade contributed to GDP, as exports grew and imports contracted. Turning to Q4, our panel has penciled in a shallow rebound amid the ECB’s monetary policy loosening cycle. Available data is largely upbeat. In October, both industrial activity and retail sales expanded for the first time in six months, suggesting softer headwinds to domestic momentum. Moreover, goods exports growth surged to a two-year high in the same month, pointing to firming external demand. That said, persistently downbeat economic sentiment through November calls for caution.Estonia Economic Forecasts
Projections out to 2034.46 indicators covered including both annual and quarterly frequencies.
Consensus Forecasts based on a panel of 15 expert analysts.
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