The Central Bank of Estonia published its monthly flash estimate of the balance of payments, providing an early estimate for the month two months prior, and confirmed that the balance of payments for the first quarter of 2025 will be released on 11 June 2025. The bank explained that quarterly balance of payments statistics are compiled from a broad, representative set of primary sources, including company surveys, while the monthly estimate draws on a considerably smaller database. The flash estimate incorporates as much information as possible for the month, including administrative sources and international payment reports, but remains partly subjective and is revised once the quarterly balance of payments are published; releases are published with the underlying statistical data and presented separately from economic policy communications.
Central Bank of Estonia 2025-03-17
Central Bank of Estonia releases monthly balance of payments flash estimate and schedules 11 June 2025 publication of first-quarter data
The Central Bank of Estonia released its monthly flash estimate of the balance of payments, providing preliminary data for two months prior. This estimate, based on limited data sources, will be revised upon the release of the quarterly balance of payments on 11 June 2025. The flash estimate includes administrative sources and international payment reports but is partly subjective.