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Young persons (7–26-year-olds) account for around a fifth of the total population of Estonia. The number and share of young persons in the population is decreasing. On the one hand, the voice of the young in the society is weaker and they have less say on matters concerning themselves, and on the other hand, expectations of them are high. Young people are often talked about as belonging to a specific group: a student, unemployed person, drop-out, talented person, volunteer, etc. Nearly three quarters of 18-year-olds are at school. After this age, the share of young people who are studying

In May the growth in exports and imports of goods accelerated

Kuupäev 12.07.2010
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According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2010 compared to May of the previous year, exports of goods grew by 39% and imports by 47% at current prices. In May the growth in exports and imports was the biggest of this year.

In May the retail sales were smaller than a year ago

Kuupäev 01.07.2009
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According to Statistics Estonia, in May the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises were 4.8 billion kroons, which was by 16% smaller at constant prices compared to May of the previous year.

In May the trade deficit was the smallest of the year

Kuupäev 11.07.2011
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According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2011 compared to the same month of the previous year, exports grew by 53% and imports by 44% at current prices. Due to a faster growth in exports compared to imports, also the foreign trade deficit decreased.

In May more tourists stayed in accommodation establishments than a year ago

Kuupäev 10.07.2013
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According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2013, 264,000 foreign and domestic tourists stayed in accommodation establishments, which was 6% more than in the same period of the previous year. The number of domestic tourists as well as foreign tourists increased.

The growth in retail sales accelerated to some extent in May

Kuupäev 01.07.2013
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According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2013 compared to May of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 7% at constant prices. In April the retail sales increased 5% compared to the same month of the previous year, while in May the retail sales growth accelerated to some extent.

In May the trade in machinery and equipment declined the most

Kuupäev 24.07.2009
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According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2009 exports of goods at current prices were 31% less and imports 41% less than in the same month of the previous year. The decrease in trade was primarily caused by the steep decline in the exports and imports of machinery and equipment.