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Latest UN projection: world population will continue to grow for at least another 60 years
The most populous country is India, and the world's population will continue to increase until at least 2084. This is according to the population projection published by the United Nations in July.
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In May, the decrease in the producer price index of industrial output continued
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2015, the producer price index of industrial output changed by -0.1% compared to April 2015 and by -2.1% compared to May 2014.
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In the 1st quarter, the increase in the Dwelling Price Index continued
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2015, the Dwelling Price Index changed by 2.9% compared to the 4th quarter of 2014 and by 8% compared to the 1st quarter of 2014.
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In 2014, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 1,005 euros
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2014, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 1,005 euros and the average hourly gross wages and salaries were 6.14 euros. Compared to 2013, the average monthly gross wages and salaries increased by 5.9% and the average hourly gross wages and salaries by 7.2%.
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In April, the number of accommodated tourists stayed on the level of the previous year
According to Statistics Estonia, 209,400 tourists used the services of accommodation establishments in April 2015. The number of foreign tourists decreased and the number of domestic tourists increased.
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In April foreign trade was influenced the most by agricultural products and food preparations
According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2015, exports of goods stayed at the same level and imports decreased by 4% compared to April of the previous year. Foreign trade was influenced the most by a decrease in the exports and imports of agricultural products and food preparations.
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The economy grew in the 1st quarter
According to the second estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased 1.1% in the 1st quarter of 2015 compared to the 1st quarter of the previous year.
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In the 1st quarter, there were 7,300 job vacancies
According to Statistics Estonia, there were 7,300 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions and organisations of Estonia in the 1st quarter of 2015. The number of job vacancies increased by 0.6% compared to the previous quarter and by 1.3% compared to the 1st quarter of 2014.
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In May, the annual change of the consumer price index was influenced the most by motor fuel
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in May 2015 was 0.2% compared to April 2015 and 0.1% compared to May of the previous year.
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The profit of the business sector decreased in the 1st quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2015, the total profit of the business sector was 650 million euros, which was 9% less than in the same period a year ago.
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Electricity production decreased last year
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2014, the production of electricity totalled 12.4 terawatt-hours, which is over 6% less than in the previous year. Electricity production from renewable sources increased nearly 13% compared to 2013.
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In April, industrial production remained at the previous year’s level
According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2015, the production of industrial enterprises remained at the same level as in April of the previous year. Production increased in manufacturing and mining, but decreased in energy production.
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In April, the growth in retail sales decelerated slightly
According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2015 compared to April of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 6% at constant prices. While in March retail sales increased 8% compared to the same month of the previous year, then in April the growth in retail sales decelerated slightly.