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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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Peer review committee praised the work of Statistics Estonia and gave first recommendations for the future
Following the peer review of Statistics Estonia last month, the peer review team has given first recommendations to Statistics Estonia. The feedback highlighted strong statistical legislation in Estonia, the agency’s role in data governance and consistent work to improve the quality of databases and questionnaires.
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In the third quarter, the construction price index was again boosted by the rising prices of materials
According to Statistics Estonia, in the third quarter of 2021, the construction price index increased by 5.1% compared to the second quarter and by 11.8% compared to the third quarter of 2020.
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In September, the producer price index of industrial output rose by over 19%
In September 2021, the producer price index of industrial output, which expresses changes in the producer prices of industrial goods manufactured in Estonia for the domestic market and for export, increased by 2.8% compared to August 2021 and by 19.2% compared to September 2020.
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Updating data in the population register launches the first stage of the census
The big Estonian population e-census, which begins at the end of the year, is largely based on register data. For reliable census results, all Estonian residents are invited in the next few months to check and, if necessary, correct population register data concerning their education, ethnicity, place of residence and contacts.
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Trade grew by over 40% in August year on year
According to Statistics Estonia, in August, exports of goods increased by 46% and imports by 40% year on year. Trade growth was significantly influenced by the increase in the exports and imports of mineral fuels and wood and articles of wood.
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In August, domestic tourism increased but the number of tourists from Finland fell by a half
According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2021, Estonian accommodation establishments served 342,000 tourists, which is 3% more than in the same month last year. The number of domestic tourists increased compared to both August 2020 and August 2019, while the number of foreign tourists was still lower than in previous years.
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Electricity price increase in September brought the fastest rise of the CPI in 13 years
According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2021, the consumer price index changed by 1.2% compared to August 2021 and by 6.6% compared to September 2020. Goods were 4.6% and services 10.4% more expensive than in September last year.
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Albert Pullerits prize awarded to Tuuli Jürgenson
This year’s recipient of the Albert Pullerits young statistician’s prize awarded by Statistics Estonia is Tuuli Jürgenson for her Master’s thesis “Combining Retrospective and Prospective Data for Genome-wide Association Studies”.
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Statistics Estonia is conducting the most extensive relationship survey in Estonia
Today, Statistics Estonia is launching the largest and most comprehensive relationship survey in Estonia so far, titled “Safe relationships within family, at work and outside work”. The purpose of the survey is to get an overview of well-being and safety in relationships. An invitation to participate in the survey is sent by post to over 16,000 people.
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In August, industrial production volume grew only in manufacturing
According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2021, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 4% year on year. Production increased by 9% in manufacturing, but decreased by 28% in mining and by 16% in energy production.
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In August, turnover grew the most in stores selling manufactured goods
According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2021, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 762 million euros. Compared to August 2020, turnover increased by 9% at constant prices.
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What every Estonian resident should know about the Population and Housing Census
There is not much time left until the beginning of the big Population and Housing e Census. What makes this census special is that Statistics Estonia is organising it mainly with data obtained from registers. What else should you know about the upcoming census?