Spatial data
Spatial data refers to data that are associated with a specific location or geographical area. The spatial data published in our database are mostly on county or municipality level. Many indicators are published at county and/or municipality level, making them valuable spatial data. Such data are essential for comparing the competitiveness and development of various regions and serve as a foundation for evidence-based policymaking. Spatial data help to create better strategies and make decisions that support the sustainable development and well-being of regions.
Statistics Estonia's map application utilises data from the statistical database to allow users to visualise data and thereby better understand them. To ensure greater data literacy, each layer includes a timeline of at least a couple of years, allowing users to compare past and present figures. This helps to create a more informed understanding of changes and developments across various fields.
Developed in collaboration with the Estonian Land and Spatial Development Board, the map application is a data visualisation tool that helps users to better understand the content and scope of our datasets, and thereby draw informed conclusions and make sound decisions.
Extracts of spatial data
We are making INSPIRE grid maps more accessible. The maps are compiled for Eurostat under the INSPIRE directive. The grid map consists of a 1 x 1 km grid covering Estonia, where each cell represents the number of people residing in that specific area. This provides an accurate overview of the population distribution across the country.
Additionally, we are making available another dataset published under the INSPIRE directive: NUTS 3 regions and the corresponding population numbers by age groups.
All data layers are available in SHP and CSV formats.