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Cultural Participation Survey

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Cultural activities play an important part in the everyday life of many Estonian people. But how big is their role exactly? The Cultural Participation Survey provides an overview of cultural participation in Estonia, of the residents' cultural interests and hobbies and of the differences in cultural participation between demographic groups. The results of the survey help the Ministry of Culture determine how many people are affected by cultural policy decisions and what the economic impact of these decisions might be. The data also allow the Ministry to decide which cultural activities need

Household Budget Survey

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What kind of survey is it? The Household Budget Survey provides information about the expenditures and living conditions of Estonian households, about household composition and the demographic and social characteristics of household members. The Household Budget Survey is one of the oldest surveys in Estonia – the first statistical survey on this topic was conducted already in 1925. The current survey methodology has been used since 2010. The survey consists of a household questionnaire and a personal questionnaire (for all household members aged 15 and over) and an expense diary. Who

European Social Survey

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What kind of survey is it? The European Social Survey (ESS) identifies the social structure of European countries and people’s living conditions, and analyses the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour of people in relation to the development of institutions. Who commissions the survey? The survey is funded by the Estonian Research Council and the Ministry of Social Affairs. Why are the data needed? The aim of the European Social Survey is to bring together high-quality data to study the development of societies and people's behaviour. It is an international social science survey, the results of

Estonian Household Finance and Consumption Survey

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What kind of survey is it? The Estonian Household Finance and Consumption Survey assesses the real and financial assets and debt levels of Estonian households, as well as their income, savings, and consumption behaviour. Who commissions the survey? The survey is conducted in cooperation with the Bank of Estonia ( Eesti Pank). The same kind of surveys are carried out in all euro area countries, organised by national central banks and coordinated by the European Central Bank. Collecting similar data across the entire euro area allows comparisons of results between countries. The results of the

Number of people living in poverty down year on year, perceived deprivation up

Date 06.11.2024
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Epp Remmelg, leading analyst at Statistics Estonia, said that the at-risk-of-poverty rate reflects income inequality in a country. “In 2023, close to 274,800 people lived at risk of poverty – nearly 29,000 fewer than in 2022. Their net monthly income, taking into account household composition, i.e. the equivalised disposable income, was less than €807,” said Remmelg. Income grew mainly due to increases in child benefits and pensions The analyst noted that over the years, the at-risk-of-poverty rate has been highest among the elderly living alone and lone parent households. “However, we see

Gender-based information and earnings projections added to Statistics Estonia’s application

Date 30.08.2021
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The earnings application, first published more than a year ago, was upgraded by Statistics Estonia together with the Commissioner for Equal Opportunities, University of Tartu, Tallinn University of Technology and the Social Insurance Board. More occupational groups, comparison of males’ and females’ monthly earnings, and earnings and pension projections were added to the application.

Life expectancy in Estonia is 79.8 years, healthy life expectancy is 57.3 years

Date 26.05.2026
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Epp Remmelg, leading analyst at Statistics Estonia, said that life expectancy has shown a steady uptrend in Estonia, with the exception of the pandemic years. “Last year, compared with 2024, life expectancy increased by 0.5 years for men and by 0.1 years for women,” said Remmelg. She added that since 1995, when life expectancy at birth was 67.6 years, it has increased by 12.2 years and reached 79.8 years in 2025. Life expectancy in Latvia and Lithuania has been lower than in Estonia – in 2024, it was 77.5 years in Lithuania and 76.4 years in Latvia. Latvia has the one of the lowest life

Publication of statistics according to EMTAK 2025

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EMTAK 2025 is the new version of the Estonian Classification of Economic Activities which is in force since 1 January 2025 and has been updated to reflect today’s economic environment and activities. Publication of data based on the new classification begins in 2026. The use of common classifications in the compilation and publication of statistics ensures the comparability of statistical information. Economic activities are classified according to the Estonian Classification of Economic Activities (EMTAK) which has a hierarchical structure with five levels. The first four levels correspond to

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