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People are travelling more, but still some way to go to reach pre-pandemic levels

Kuupäev 29.03.2023
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The results of Statistics Estonia's Tourism Survey of 2022 show that Estonian residents made over a million outbound overnight trips last year, which is 90% more than in 2021. The number of overnight domestic trips was nearly 2.6 million – 16% more than the year before. In 2022, the expenditures on outbound trips amounted to over 1 billion euros and the expenditures on domestic trips to more than 178 million euros.

The number of job vacancies remains above 13,000

Kuupäev 05.09.2022
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According to Statistics Estonia, in the second quarter of 2022, there were 13,334 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions and organisations of Estonia. This is 26% more than in the same quarter of 2021. Approximately 5,000 people left their jobs at the initiative of the employer.

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One of the most important symbols of music culture in Estonia is the song festival tradition, which began in 1869 and remains a powerful expression of national unity to this day. Concerts and festivals with international performers are also popular. Estonia's diverse and high-quality music, renowned composers, conductors, performers, and music event organisers have gained recognition around the world. According to the Participation in Culture Survey, one in two persons in Estonia goes to a live music event each year. The Participation in Culture Survey tells us how often Estonian people attend

The number of accommodated foreign tourists grew by a third in March

Kuupäev 09.05.2023
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According to Statistics Estonia, nearly 226,000 tourists stayed in accommodation establishments in March 2023, which is 18% more than in March last year. The average cost of an overnight stay increased by 15% year on year.

Peer review committee praised the work of Statistics Estonia and gave first recommendations for the future

Kuupäev 21.10.2021
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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.

The number of Finnish tourists tripled in November

Kuupäev 11.01.2023
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According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2022, Estonian accommodation establishments served nearly 226,000 tourists, which is 35% more than in November 2021. There was a rise in the number of both foreign* and domestic tourists.

The decline in industrial production was wide-ranging in February

Kuupäev 06.04.2023
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According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2023, the total production of industrial enterprises decreased by 7.4% at constant prices compared with the corresponding month of 2022. Output fell in all three sectors: by 4.0% in electricity production, by 7.7% in manufacturing, and by 8.2% in mining.