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The service sector is an important part of the economy in Estonia. The share of value added and turnover of service enterprises continues to increase every year. More and more new enterprises and jobs are created in the sector. The activities of the service sector are, for example, healthcare services, regulation of education, accommodation and food service, entertainment and cultural activities, logistics, advertising, communications and beauty services. Statistics Estonia publishes statistics on the turnover and costs of service enterprises operating in Estonia. The statistics allow

Export of services takes place when a resident of Estonia sells services to a non-resident, incl. to an economic unit that belongs to the same enterprise group but is located abroad. For export of services, it is not necessary to cross country borders, i.e. services can be provided in Estonia or abroad.

Import of services takes place when a resident of Estonia purchases services from a non-resident, incl. from an economic unit that belongs to the same enterprise group but is located abroad. For providing services, it is not necessary to cross country borders, i.e. services can be provided in Estonia or abroad.

Society has an impact on the environment by extracting resources and energy and generating waste and pollution. It is important to use natural resources sustainably and preserve the environment in order to maintain ecological balance and ensure economic growth. The preparation of environmental accounts based on the principles of economic statistics allows the integrated analysis of production, resource and energy use, emissions and environmental taxes. By combining data, it is possible to assess the impact of the economy on the environment and the contribution of the environment to the economy

Today, houses, offices and other buildings are constructed faster than ever before. The development of the construction sector means that buildings, bridges, stadiums and roads can be built in shorter time and more efficiently. Construction covers building construction and civil engineering works (roads, bridges, port facilities, pipelines, communication and electricity lines, sports fields, etc.), including reconstruction, expansion and demolition. Construction enterprises are primarily active in the domestic construction market. Thus, the construction sector is influenced by general economic