Introduction
This analysis draws on data published by Eurostat and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). All values are updated in real-time, typically on the 18th–20th of each month when data providers publish final figures. We will examine:
- Annual inflation (how prices have changed compared to the same month in the previous year)
- Monthly inflation (price changes compared to the previous month)
- Price level changes relative to 2015 (which provides a better understanding of changes over time)
As inflation represents a long-term structural trend, the annual rate provides the most meaningful indicator of price dynamics.
Overall Inflation
- In December 2025, Estonia's annual inflation rate amounted to 4%, and the monthly rate was -0.4%.
- For comparison, the annual inflation rate was 2.3% in the European Union and 1.9% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, consumer prices in Estonia have risen by 62.9%, showing the cumulative effect of inflation.
Food
- In December 2025, Estonia's annual food inflation rate was 5.6%, and the monthly rate was -1.5%.
- For comparison, the annual food inflation rate was 2.8% in the European Union and 2.5% in the euro area.
- Food prices in Estonia have changed by 78.3% in total since 2015.
Alcohol and Tobacco
- In December 2025, Estonia recorded an annual alcohol and tobacco inflation rate of 5.3%, and the monthly rate was -1.6%.
- For comparison, the annual alcohol and tobacco inflation rate was 4% in the European Union and 2.7% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, alcohol and tobacco prices in Estonia have increased by 59.8%.
Clothing
- In December 2025, Estonia's annual clothing inflation rate stood at -6.8%, and the monthly rate was -1.4%.
- For comparison, the annual clothing inflation rate was 0.3% in the European Union and 0.3% in the euro area.
- Clothing prices in Estonia have changed by 21.2% since 2015.
Housing and Utilities
- In December 2025, Estonia's annual housing and utilities inflation rate was 0.8%, and the monthly rate was -2.2%.
- Across the European Union, the annual housing and utilities inflation rate was 2%, compared with 1.2% in the euro area.
- Since 2015, housing and utilities prices in Estonia have changed by 100.3% in total.
Household Equipment
- In December 2025, Estonia's annual household equipment inflation rate amounted to 2.7%, and the monthly rate was 0.6%.
- For comparison, the annual household equipment inflation rate was 0.3% in the European Union and 0.2% in the euro area.
- Household equipment prices in Estonia have changed by 43.9% since 2015.
Healthcare
- In December 2025, Estonia's annual healthcare inflation rate stood at 11.1%, and the monthly rate was -0.1%.
- For comparison, the annual healthcare inflation rate was 2.9% in the European Union and 2.3% in the euro area.
- Healthcare prices in Estonia have changed by 67.0% since 2015.
Transport
- In December 2025, Estonia's annual transport inflation rate was 7.7%, and the monthly rate was 0.4%.
- For comparison, the annual transport inflation rate was 1.2% in the European Union and 1.4% in the euro area.
- Transport prices in Estonia have changed by 48.6% since 2015.
Communications
- In December 2025, Estonia recorded an annual communications inflation rate of 4.4%, and the monthly rate was -0.2%.
- For comparison, the annual communications inflation rate was -0.1% in the European Union and -0.9% in the euro area.
- Communications prices in Estonia have changed by -3.9% since 2015.
Recreation and Culture
- In December 2025, Estonia's annual recreation and culture inflation rate amounted to 1.7%, and the monthly rate was 3.5%.
- For comparison, the annual recreation and culture inflation rate was 1.5% in the European Union and 1.2% in the euro area.
- Recreation and culture prices in Estonia have changed by 60.2% since 2015.
Education
- In December 2025, Estonia's annual education inflation rate was 1.9%, and the monthly rate was 0.1%.
- For comparison, the annual education inflation rate was 4.4% in the European Union and 3.6% in the euro area.
- Education prices in Estonia have changed by 35.5% since 2015.
Restaurants and Hotels
- In December 2025, Estonia's annual restaurants and hotels inflation rate stood at 5.3%, and the monthly rate was 0.5%.
- For comparison, the annual restaurants and hotels inflation rate was 4% in the European Union and 3.6% in the euro area.
- Restaurants and hotels prices in Estonia have changed by 65.5% since 2015.
Energy
- In December 2025, Estonia recorded an annual energy inflation rate of -4.9%, and the monthly rate was -3.9%.
- For comparison, the annual energy inflation rate was -1.1% in the European Union and -1.9% in the euro area.
- Energy prices in Estonia have changed by 93.3% since 2015.
Services
- In December 2025, Estonia's annual services inflation rate amounted to 9.1%, and the monthly rate was 1.4%.
- For comparison, the annual services inflation rate was 3.7% in the European Union and 3.4% in the euro area.
- Services prices in Estonia have changed by 65.1% since 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
In December 2025, annual inflation in Estonia was 4%, representing a change of -0.7 percentage points compared to the previous period.
The current price index (2015=100) shows 162.91 for Estonia as of December 2025. This means prices have risen significantly since the 2015 baseline year.
Month-over-month price changes in December 2025 were -0.4% in Estonia.
The inflation measurement in Estonia is composed of several key components, each with different weights in the overall index (per 1,000 of consumer expenditure):
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages: 193.39
- Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics: 49.69
- Clothing and footwear: 60.43
- Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels: 158.65
- Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance: 49.81
- Health: 56.12
- Transport: 141.53
- Communication: 37.13
- Recreation and culture: 86.93
- Education: 11.75
- Restaurants and hotels: 101.49
- Miscellaneous goods and services: 53.08
- Total: 1,000
Inflation in Other Countries
Compare Estonia's inflation results with other European countries to explore broader regional trends.
Methodology and Data Sources
This analysis utilizes real-time data from Eurostat, processed and visualized through Monitly's analytics platform. All charts and statistics are updated automatically to reflect the latest available information.