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GDP flash estimate: recession slowed down in Q2
According to Statistics Estonia's preliminary estimate, the decline in the gross domestic product (GDP) slowed down in the second quarter of 2024. GDP fell by approximately 1.7% compared with the second quarter of 2023.
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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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Balkan statisticians travelling to Estonia to study population census organisation
According to Statistics Estonia, starting today, 16 August, until Thursday, employees from the statistical institution of Bosnia-Herzegovina will be familiarising themselves with Estonia’s experience in organising population censuses, and with the preparatory work taking place for the 2011 Population and Housing Census (PHC 2011).
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Unemployment decreased in the 2nd quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2010, the estimated number of unemployed persons was 128,000 and the unemployment rate 18.6%. Unemployment decreased for the first time after a continuous growth of nearly two years.
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GDP growth in the 2nd quarter was supported by the industrial sector exports
According to Statistics Estonia, by flash estimates, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased by 3.5% in the 2nd quarter of 2010 compared to the same quarter in the previous year.
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More foreign and domestic tourists in accommodation establishments
According to Statistics Estonia, about 16,000 more domestic tourists and 77,000 more foreign tourists used the services of accommodation establishments in the first half of the year compared to the same period a year ago.
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In June the trade deficit increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2010 compared to June of the previous year, exports of goods grew by 7% and imports by 23% at current prices. Due to a bigger growth in imports compared to exports, the trade deficit increased.
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Consumer price index increased in July
According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index increased 2.9% in July 2010 compared to July of the previous year and 0.3% compared to June this year.
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Agricultural Census covers nearly 30,000 holdings
Final list of the holdings whom Statistics Estonia expects to submit data at the 2010 Agricultural Census was completed by the beginning of August. The Agricultural Census will be conducted from 1 September to 15 November.
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Rapid increase of industrial production continued in June
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2010 the production of industrial enterprises grew 21% compared to June of the previous year.
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Statistical Yearbook reflects in figures the life of Estonia in the first decade of the 21st century
Statistics Estonia presents today, on 30 July, the publication “Eesti statistika aastaraamat. 2010. Statistical Yearbook of Estonia” which reflects in figures the life of Estonia in the first decade of the 21st century.
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In June retail sales remained in decline
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2010 compared to June of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises decreased 7% at constant prices.
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Statistical Yearbook of Estonia 2010
ISSN 1406-1783
ISBN 978-9985-74-470-3
Kakskeelne: eesti ja inglise
Formaat B5. 400 lk
Ilmus: 30.07.2010
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Agriculture in Figures 2009
ISSN 1406-1694
ISBN 978-9985-74-482-6
Kakskeelne: eesti ja inglise
Formaat A6. 56 lk
Ilmus: 29.07.2010