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Why is it necessary to submit data to Statistics Estonia? Official statistics are collected in the public interest. Statistics Estonia, as a producer of official statistics, fulfils the requirements of the Estonian state and the European Union. The exact data that Statistics Estonia collects are determined by the specific data needs of Estonia and the EU and by the list of statistical activities approved by the Government of the Republic. The statistics produced on the basis of the data provided are used by government authorities and research institutions, enterprises, international
Estonia’s foreign trade is breaking records, trade most active with neighbour countries
Kuupäev 10.01.2022
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According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2021, Estonia’s rapid trade growth continued. Exports of goods increased by 30% and imports by 36% year on year. Growth was highest in trade with the European Union Member States and primarily with the neighbouring countries.
In January, the number of tourists in accommodation establishments increased
Kuupäev 11.03.2016
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According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2016, 178,000 domestic and foreign tourists stayed in accommodation establishments, which is 6% more than in January 2015. Both the number of domestic and foreign tourists increased.
Trade grew by over 40% in August year on year
Kuupäev 11.10.2021
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According to Statistics Estonia, in August, exports of goods increased by 46% and imports by 40% year on year. Trade growth was significantly influenced by the increase in the exports and imports of mineral fuels and wood and articles of wood.
According to the Agricultural Census data agricultural activity is concentrating more and more into large holdings
Kuupäev 17.12.2010
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According to Statistics Estonia, on the basis of the first estimates of 2010 Agricultural Census the number of agricultural holdings has decreased almost three times as compared to the last, 2001 Agricultural Census. At the same time the agricultural area has increased 8%. It shows that agricultural activity is concentrating more and more into larger holdings.
Unemployment increased slightly at the end of the year
Kuupäev 14.02.2014
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According to Statistics Estonia, unemployed persons numbered 59,000 and the unemployment rate was 8.7% in the 4th quarter of 2013. Although the annual average unemployment rate was lower than in 2012, the decline of unemployment has slowed down.