According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2015, the Dwelling Price Index changed by 3.3% compared to the 1st quarter and by 10.5% compared to the 2nd quarter of 2014.
According to Statistics Estonia, there were 6,500 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions and organisations of Estonia in the 4th quarter of 2012 and their number increased by 4.3% compared to the same period of the previous year.
According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2017, the average gross hourly earnings of female employees were 20.9% lower than the average gross hourly earnings of male employees. After three years of decrease, the gender pay gap remained at the same level as in the previous year.
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2015 the expenditure on research and development (R&D) in Estonia amounted to 302.8 million euros, which was 6% more than in 2014.
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2010 the ratio of research and development (R&D) expenditures to the gross domestic product reached a novel level – 1.63%, a year earlier the respective indicator was 1.43%. The improved result was significantly influenced by investments in the technological development made in the oil industry.
According to Statistics Estonia, in December 2013, the producer price index of industrial output changed by –1.0% compared to November 2013 and by 2.4% compared to December 2012.
According to Statistics Estonia, in June the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises were 5 billion kroons, which was 11% smaller at constant prices compared to June of the previous year. The decline in retail sales which had stood within the limits of 14–16% during the recent months slowed down to some extent in June.
According to Statistics Estonia, in December 2012 compared to December of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 5% at constant prices. In 2012 compared to 2011, the retail sales increased 7%.