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Work life quality

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The culture and meaning of work have changed significantly over time. In addition to earning an income to cover basic needs, people expect self-growth and self-realisation opportunities from their jobs. Work life quality at the society level means healthy and skilled jobs for as many people as possible in order to ensure high employment and productivity. Employers hope to find people with suitable skills from the labour market. Employees wish to work secure, safe and interesting jobs, which are also flexible enough to allow contributing to the society outside the job and enjoying fulfilling

Social exclusion and poverty

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How many people in Estonia live in poverty? Who is most at risk of social exclusion? Is the situation in Estonia improving or getting worse? Statistics Estonia provides accurate and up-to-date information about these important social issues. A person might experience social exclusion if he or she lives at risk of poverty, is materially or socially deprived, or lives in a household with very low work intensity. A low income may contribute to social exclusion: someone with a low income might not be able to afford basic necessities or certain desirable items, such as paying rent or utility bills

Population census 2021

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Population and Housing Census 2021 A population and housing census is the collection, analysis and aggregation of data with a precise census moment in order to determine the composition, location, economic and social distribution, etc. of the population. Who conducts the census? In Europe, the statistical office of the European Union, Eurostat, coordinates population and housing censuses. Eurostat obliges Member States to carry out a population census in a given year and determines a precise list of mandatory output characteristics and their format, in order to ensure the comparability of data

Waste and circular economy

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The world produces more than it can consume. Items that could be reused or recycled are often disposed of as waste. The landfilling of hazardous waste affects the quality of soil, drinking water and air. To save natural resources and the environment, more attention must be paid to the correct sorting and reuse of waste and various materials and to overall waste reduction. Waste statistics tell us how much waste is generated in Estonia and by which activities, and how waste is treated. The data provide an overview of waste recovery, recycling, incineration and landfilling, and allow assessing

The Tree of Truth shows how Estonia is doing

Date 17.10.2019
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Today, Statistics Estonia and the Government Office presented a new web application called the Tree of Truth. It is a gauge of important national indicators, giving a simple, honest and objective picture of how the country is doing.

Prices

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The prices of goods and services concern and affect many people. Consumers pay attention to what is cheaper and how the prices in stores change over time. When looking for a new home, people consider where and when to buy or rent a dwelling and at what price. Builders are interested in construction prices. All this information helps to make small and major decisions in everyday life. Statistics Estonia publishes the following price indices: the services producer price index, the producer price index of industrial output, the export and import price indices, the consumer price index, the

Environment

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Clean air, high-quality drinking water, rich biodiversity and resource efficiency all have an impact on people’s well-being and the sustainability of the economy. Environmental statistics help us understand how human activities affect the natural environment and how much pressure is placed on natural resources. The statistics also reflect the economic activities related to the environment and the amount of environmental investments . Statistics Estonia publishes data in seven main areas: waste environmental protection funding environmental pressure indicators climate and air natural resources