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The year began with growth in exports

Date 12.03.2018
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According to Statistics Estonia, in January, compared to January 2017, the exports of goods increased by 9% and imports decreased by 8%. The growth in exports was broad‑based, increase occurred in most commodity sections.

In the 3rd quarter, economic growth was driven by transportation, trade and the energy sector

Date 09.12.2016
Article
According to the second estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased 1.3% in the 3rd quarter of 2016 compared to the 3rd quarter of the previous year. The biggest contribution to GDP growth was made in the economic activity of transportation, followed by trade and the energy sector.

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Industry is the largest sector of the Estonian economy and an important driver of economic growth. Industrial enterprises create many jobs and provide opportunities for enterprises in other sectors as well. Industry includes the mining and processing of natural resources; energy production and the manufacture of equipment, machinery and products; the processing of agricultural products; the processing of manufactured products. Statistics Estonia collects and publishes economic indicators for three industrial activities – mining, energy production and manufacturing. The mining industry includes

The Estonian economy grew last year

Date 28.02.2017
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According to Statistics Estonia, in 2016, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased 1.6% compared to 2015. In the 4th quarter of 2016, the Estonian economy grew 2.7% compared to the 4th quarter of 2015.

General government continued in small deficit

Date 26.03.2018
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According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2017, the Estonian general government deficit was 0.3% and the gross debt level was 9% of the gross domestic product.