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Population census: the average family size in Estonia has gone up

Kuupäev 06.09.2022
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According to the results of the register-based population and housing census of 2021, there are 341,995 families in Estonia, of which almost half, or 49%, are two-member families. Compared with the previous census, there are fewer families, but the number of people living in them has risen. 154,625 families (or 45%) are raising minor children and 16% of the population lives alone.

About Tallinn and Estonia

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Tallinn is the capital of Estonia. It is located in northern Estonia on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, the eastern part of the Baltic Sea. Tallinn is an amazing blend of old and new. The Old Town is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. But Tallinn also has numerous fast-growing start-up enterprises. Tallinn may be one of the smallest capitals in the world but offers many interesting and beautiful sights. In case you arrive early, we suggest you take a stroll through Kadriorg Park and Pirita, to enjoy the beautiful greenery and the seaside. Then you can easily jump into the medieval

Unemployment up by 16,000 persons in a year

Kuupäev 15.02.2021
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According to Statistics Estonia, in 2020, the labour force participation rate was 71.6%, the employment rate was 66.7%, and the unemployment rate was 6.8%. There were 47,900 unemployed persons, which is 16,600 more than in 2019.

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Museums help to maintain cultural continuity by skilfully linking the past with the future. Museum exhibits tell stories or allow us to interact with the items. They let us feel what it is like to sit in an airplane cockpit or steer a ship, what life was like centuries ago or how electricity is created. Modern museums speak to and offer activities to visitors of all ages. They organise educational programmes, museum classes, virtual tours, film programmes and other events. Local lore museums help to preserve the identity of the country, its towns and villages. Over time, museums have become