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According to Statistics Estonia, there were about 7,000 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions and organisations of Estonia in the 1st quarter of 2013. Compared to the same period of the previous year, their number decreased by 1.1%, but increased by 5.7% compared to the previous quarter.

In 2017, there were approximately 158,000 economically active units. 3,000 units were added, which is as many as in 2016. Considering legal form, the picture looks different – growth in the number of companies picked up and the number of non-profit associations decreased for the first time.

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2010, the average gross monthly earnings per employee were 819 euros and the median was 688 euros.

According to Statistics Estonia, 47.7% of Estonian enterprises were innovative in 2016. Industrial enterprises are the most active innovators.

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2020, the labour force participation rate was 71.6%, the employment rate was 66.7%, and the unemployment rate was 6.8%. There were 47,900 unemployed persons, which is 16,600 more than in 2019.

According to Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased 4.4% in the 1st quarter of 2017 compared to the 1st quarter of the previous year.