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Young workers are turning away from the information and communication sector
Statistics Estonia's short-term labour market statistics show that over the past year and a half, there have been fewer young people aged 20–29 working in both the broader information and communication sector and the more specific field of computer programming. While in previous years the field of computer programming was growing mainly because of young people, in the past year their numbers have fallen.
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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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Construction price index fell also in the 4th quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 4th quarter of 2009 the construction price index fell 10.0% compared to the 4th quarter of 2008. In 2009, the index fell 8.5% compared to the average of 2008.
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PHC 2011 will provide detailed statistics on local governments of Estonia
According to the discussions on today’s Partner Day of Statistics Estonia “How to Measure Regional Development”, the information to be collected in the course of the 2011 Population and Housing Census (PHC 2011) will provide significantly more detailed information on the necessities of the population of local governments.
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Partner Day focuses on regional development
Today, on 12 January Statistics Estonia organises the Partner Day “How to Measure Regional Development” addressed to local governments and other persons interested in regional development.
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In November the number of tourists in accommodation establishments decreased
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2009, 140,000 tourists stayed in accommodation establishments, which was 9% less than in the same month of the previous year.
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In November the decline in exports and imports of goods slowed down
According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in November 2009 exports of goods from Estonia amounted to 9.1 billion kroons at current prices and imports to Estonia made up 10.3 billion kroons. The decline in exports and imports slowed down.
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Consumer price index in December
According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index increased 0.1% in December 2009 compared to November and decreased 1.7% compared to December 2008.
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Consumer price index decreased in 2009
According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index decreased by 0.1% in 2009 compared to the average of 2008.
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In November the stable decrease in retail sales continued
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2009 compared to November of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises decreased 17% at constant prices. Since July 2009, the decrease in retail sales has been relatively stable compared to the same month of the previous year.
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A quarter of the population fall victim to crime in a year
According to the results of the Security Survey of Statistics Estonia, 26% of the adults i.e. of the 15–74-year-old population of Estonia fall victim to some act of crime in a year.
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The decrease in industrial production slowed down in November
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2009 compared to November of the previous year, the production of industrial enterprises decreased 14%.
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General Government’s budgetary position slightly improved
According to Statistics Estonia, the Estonian general government sector surplused in the 3rd quarter 2009 by 1.4 billion kroons. The consolidated gross debt level rose up to 13.8 billion kroons.
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The pilot Census of PHC 2011 starts at midnight
According to Statistics Estonia, the pilot Census of the 2011 Population and Housing Census (PHC 2011) will take place in nine local governments of Estonia starting from today midnight to the end of March.