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How healthy are the people of Estonia?
Starting on 1 May, residents of Estonia will receive invitations to participate in the Estonian Health Interview Survey, which aims to assess the health status of the population, factors influencing it, and the use of health services. The survey covers the entire population of Estonia aged 15 and older.
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HICP flash estimate: prices up by 1.2% in April
According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in April 2025, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP) increased by 1.2% compared with March and by 4.4% compared with April last year.
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GDP flash estimate: economy grew by 1.2% in Q1
According to Statistics Estonia’s preliminary estimate, in the first quarter of 2025, the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 1.2% compared with the first quarter of last year.
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Estonia produced 189.5 million eggs last year, one in two eggs eaten is locally produced
According to Statistics Estonia, 189.5 million eggs were produced in Estonia in 2024, which is 6% more than the year before. The average annual egg production was 138 eggs per person. Including imported eggs, 16.2 kg or 259 eggs per person were consumed during the year.
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Long-term unemployment has significantly decreased
According to Statistics Estonia, the unemployment rate was 6.5% and the employment rate was 65.1% in the 2nd quarter of 2015. Compared to the second quarters of the previous years, the number of long-term unemployed persons fell under 20,000 for the first time after the recession.
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The economy grew 1.9% in the 2nd quarter
According to the flash estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased 1.9% in the 2nd quarter of 2015 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
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In June, the number of tourists in accommodation establishments decreased
According to Statistics Estonia, 323,500 tourists used the services of accommodation establishments in June 2015, which is 4% fewer than in June 2014. The number of foreign tourists decreased and the number of domestic tourists increased.
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In June foreign trade increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2015, exports of goods increased by 3% and imports by 1% compared to June of the previous year. In the first half-year of this year, exports decreased by 1% and imports by 4% compared to the same period of the previous year.
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In July, the annual change of the consumer price index was influenced the most by energy products
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in July 2015 was -0.4% compared to June 2015 and -0.3% compared to July of the previous year.
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Director General of Eurostat is visiting Estonia
On Wednesday, 5th of August, Walter Radermacher, Director General of Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, will be on a one-day visit to Estonia. He will meet with the Director General of Statistics Estonia, the Estonian Minister of Finance and the Members of the Statistical Council, and will deliver a public lecture.
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In June the growth in retail sales accelerated even more
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2015 compared to June of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 10% at constant prices. Retail sales increased 6% in April and 8% in May compared to the same month of the previous year, whereas in June the retail sales growth accelerated even more.
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In June, the volume of industrial production decreased
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2015, the production of industrial enterprises decreased 3% compared to June of the previous year. Production decreased in manufacturing and energy production but increased in mining.
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“Statistical Yearbook of Estonia” describes life in Estonia in figures
Today, on 29 July, Statistics Estonia presents the publication "Eesti statistika aastaraamat. 2015. Statistical Yearbook of Estonia", which provides a statistical overview of life in Estonia and comparisons with other European Union countries.
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The construction price index increase stopped in the 2nd quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, the construction price index remained at the same level in the 2nd quarter of 2015 compared to the 1st quarter of 2015 and increased by 0.7% compared to the 2nd quarter of 2014.