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Sown area of potatoes smaller than ever before
According to preliminary data of Statistics Estonia and the Agricultural Registers and Information Board (ARIB), the utilised agricultural area this year is 983,400 hectares, which is 4,400 hectares less than in 2023. There has been a slight decrease in arable land, as well as in the area of fruit and berry plantations. The sown area of potatoes, which has been in decline for a long time, continues the trend and is 8% smaller in 2024 than the year before.
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Information for API users: data on the travelling of Estonian residents are published in separate tables from 28 June
As of 28 June, annual and quarterly data on the travelling of Estonian residents are published in separate tables. The changes will primarily affect users accessing these data with a machine-to-machine interface.
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The wedding season has begun! What do the latest marriage statistics reveal?
Newly published data from Statistics Estonia show that 41% of all marriages of Estonian residents took place during the summer months. The most popular day for tying the knot was Friday the 7th of July. What other fascinating facts emerge from the 2023 marriage statistics?
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New population projection shows that Estonia’s population will decrease
Although the population has grown for the last seven years, the latest projection predicts a decrease in Estonia’s population by 2085.
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In December, the producer price index of industrial output continued to decrease
According to Statistics Estonia, in December 2015, the producer price index of industrial output changed by -1.0% compared to November 2015 and by -2.3% compared to December 2014.
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The population of Estonia decreased last year
According to the initial estimates of Statistics Estonia, the population number of Estonia as at 1 January 2016 was 1,311,800, which is 1,500 persons fewer than at the same time a year ago.
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In November, export of goods decreased
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2015, exports of goods decreased by 4% and imports stayed on the same level compared to November 2014. The decrease in exports was mostly influenced by a decrease in mineral products and electrical equipment.
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In November, the number of tourists in accommodation establishments decreased
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2015, 207,000 tourists stayed in accommodation establishments which is 3% fewer than in November 2014. The number of domestic tourists increased and the number of foreign tourists decreased.
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In December, the consumer price index was influenced the most by energy
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in December 2015 was -0.7% compared to November 2015 and -0.9% compared to December of the previous year.
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The annual change of the consumer price index was mainly influenced by motor fuel
According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index decreased 0.5% in 2015 compared to the average of 2014.
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In November, the volume of industrial production decreased
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2015, the production of industrial enterprises decreased 6% compared to November of the previous year. Production decreased in manufacturing, energy and mining.
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In November, the growth in retail sales decelerated to some extent
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2015 compared to November 2014, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 6% at constant prices. In October, the retail sales increased 8% compared to the same month of the previous year, whereas in November the retail sales growth decelerated to some extent.
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In November, the producer price index of industrial output continued to decrease
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2015, the producer price index of industrial output changed by -0.3% compared to October 2015 and by -1.7% compared to November 2014.
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The Dwelling Price Index decreased in a quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2015, the Dwelling Price Index changed by -1.9% compared to the 2nd quarter and by 4% compared to the 3rd quarter of 2014.
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The economic structure in the counties is changing
According to Statistics Estonia, based on the gross domestic product, the differences in the economic structure of the counties are increasing, but the majority of the value added was created in Harju county in 2014 as well.