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In February, exports of goods declined by 6%

Kuupäev 09.04.2020
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According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2020, compared to February 2019, the exports of goods decreased by 6% and imports by 2%. Both exports and imports declined the most in respect of countries outside the European Union.

Folk culture

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Folk culture covers a nation's tangible and intangible cultural heritage and customs. Folk dance, choir singing, brass music and ethnic handicrafts help to preserve traditions. Amateur theatres, folk culture societies and other activities associated with intangible cultural heritage and heritage culture sustain and raise self-awareness. Folk culture statistics provide answers to the following questions. How many amateurs and instructors of folk culture are there? In which county is the practice of folk culture most popular? What is the profile of a folk culture amateur? How are folk culture

Producer price index continued to fall in December

Kuupäev 20.01.2020
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According to Statistics Estonia, in December, the producer price index of industrial output fell by 0.9% compared to November and by 1.2% compared to December 2018.

In March, fewer tourists than last year

Kuupäev 07.05.2021
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According to Statistics Estonia, Estonian accommodation establishments served 51,000 tourists in March, which is a decrease of 43% compared to the same month of 2020. The numbers of both foreign and domestic tourists dropped.

Government finance

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General government finance statistics cast light on the use of state funds. In Estonia, the general government sector is divided into three: central government comprising state budget units and extra-budgetary funds, foundations and legal entities governed by public law; local governments, i.e. city and rural municipality administrations with their subsidiary units; social security funds: Estonian Health Insurance Fund and Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund. General government finance statistics cover general government financial indicators, such as tax receipts, general government revenue

Average wages and salaries were highest in information and communication

Kuupäev 27.11.2019
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According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2019, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 1,397 euros. Year on year, wages and salaries increased by 8.2%. The average hourly gross wages and salaries were 8.01 euros, which is 7% more than in the 3rd quarter of 2018.