In Q3, GDP dropped 2.5% y/y in real terms and remained on the same level compared with the previous quarter (swda), according to the flash estimate of Statistics Estonia.- The GDP flash estimate was close to our expectations.
- Estonian GDP has contracted 3% y/y in the first three quarters of the year.
- The recent deep contraction of manufacturing output, export and retail volumes have stabilised.
- The slowdown of the decline is expected to continue in Q4 this year and we forecast sluggish economic recovery in 2024.
- Despite the prolong recession, Estonian labour market has remained strong.














