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In June, the confidence of industrial enterprises declined, while assessments in other sectors and among consumers improved slightly
Today, on 25 June, Statistics Estonia published the June results of the surveys that measure the economic confidence of enterprises and consumers.
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The number of international students decreased last year but their tax contribution increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in the academic year 2024/25, international students studying and working in Estonia contributed 16.6 million euros in taxes. In the same period, international graduates of the academic year 2023/24 contributed 7.5 million euros as labour taxes in Estonia. Throughout the analysed period (2017–2025), international students and graduates have contributed over 317 million euros in taxes in Estonia.
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The share of innovative enterprises in Estonia is growing
According to Statistics Estonia, 65% of Estonian enterprises have introduced product or process innovations. The share of innovative enterprises is the highest in financial and insurance activities and in information and communication.
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Latest business and consumer survey results published by Statistics Estonia
On 26 May, Statistics Estonia published for the first time the results of the surveys that measure consumers’ and enterprises’ economic confidence. The data are published in the statistical database.
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Lots of tourists stayed in accommodation establishments in the 1st half of the year
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st half of 2011, nearly 1.2 million foreign and domestic tourists stayed in accommodation establishments, which was 15% more than in the same period of the previous year. The number of tourists in accommodation establishments exceeded also the first half-year result of 2008, i.e. the best year of the past decade, by 10%.
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In June the growth of exports and imports slowed down
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2011, exports from Estonia amounted to 947 million euros and imports to Estonia to 1 billion euros at current prices. Exports increased by 43% and imports by 33% compared to June of the previous year.
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Reference book of statistics now available also via smart equipment
The pocket-sized reference book “Minifacts about Estonia 2011” is now available on iPad and iPhone.
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Consumer price index increased in July
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index was 0.5% in July 2011 compared to June and 5.2% compared to July of the previous year.
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More than 4,000 persons wish to work for the Population Census
According to Statistics Estonia, more than 4,000 persons have already expressed their wish to work for the 2011 Population and Housing Census. Large-scale job competitions will be announced this autumn.
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Statistical Yearbook describes the life of Estonia in figures
Statistics Estonia presents today, on 29 July, the publication “Eesti statistika aastaraamat. 2011. Statistical Yearbook of Estonia“, which gives an overview of the life in Estonia last year in comparison with earlier years and other European Union countries.
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In June the growth of retail sales continued
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2011 compared to June of the previous year the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 4% at constant prices.
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In June the slowdown in the growth of industrial production continued
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2011 the production of industrial enterprises grew 24% compared to June of the previous year. If at the beginning of the year the production grew around 30%, then in May and June the growth of industrial production slightly slowed down compared to the same month of the previous year.
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Construction price index increased in the 2nd quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, the percentage change of the construction price index was 1.5% in the 2nd quarter compared to the 1st quarter of 2011 and 3.2% compared to the 2nd quarter of the previous year.
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Producer price indices increased in June
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2011 the producer price index of industrial output changed by 0.5% compared to May and by 5.4% compared to June of the previous year.