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Population census: the number of dwellings is growing, and more and more people are living in private houses

Kuupäev 05.07.2022
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A total of 737,873 dwellings were counted in the 2021 Population and Housing Census, based on registers. Compared to the 2011 census, 47,793 new dwellings have been built, which is 1000 fewer than in the previous ten years (2001–2011). According to census data, there are now 14% more private houses than 10 years ago and 24% of all dwellings are vacant.

The turnover growth of retail trade enterprises accelerated further in May

Kuupäev 30.06.2016
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According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2016 compared to May 2015, the turnover of retail trade enterprises increased 8% at constant prices. While in April the turnover increased 6% compared to the same month of the previous year, in May the turnover growth accelerated further.

Social exclusion and poverty

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A person might experience social exclusion if he or she lives at risk of poverty, or below the subsistence minimum, is severely materially deprived or lives in a household where the working-age members have very low work intensity. A low income might contribute to social exclusion: a person cannot afford dwelling essentials or durables, such as to pay rent or utilities, eat nutritious food, take a holiday away from home or buy a car, washing machine or phone. To measure social exclusion and to identify the socioeconomic characteristics of people living in social exclusion, Statistics Estonia

Continued demand for new housing development

Kuupäev 26.02.2020
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According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2019, the total production of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and in foreign countries amounted to 3.2 billion euros, which is 3% more than in 2018. Taking into account only Estonian construction market, construction volume stayed at the level of the previous year.

Population census: the average family size in Estonia has gone up

Kuupäev 06.09.2022
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According to the results of the register-based population and housing census of 2021, there are 341,995 families in Estonia, of which almost half, or 49%, are two-member families. Compared with the previous census, there are fewer families, but the number of people living in them has risen. 154,625 families (or 45%) are raising minor children and 16% of the population lives alone.

Wages and salaries and labour costs

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For work, people receive pay, or wages and salaries, which is agreed compensation for fulfilling work tasks. In addition to the sum that the employer pays to the employee, the employer pays labour taxes on that sum, which together with the wages constitute labour costs. Wages are an important source of income, and their main purpose is to cover expenses on dwelling, food, transportation and other basic needs. This is why the law regulates the minimum an employee could be paid for full-time work. The minimum wage is set to protect the well-being of employees. The statistics on wages and

Statistics Estonia is conducting the most extensive relationship survey in Estonia

Kuupäev 04.10.2021
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Today, Statistics Estonia is launching the largest and most comprehensive relationship survey in Estonia so far, titled “Safe relationships within family, at work and outside work”. The purpose of the survey is to get an overview of well-being and safety in relationships. An invitation to participate in the survey is sent by post to over 16,000 people.

In February, the turnover growth of retail trade enterprises decelerated to some extent

Kuupäev 31.03.2016
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According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2016 compared to February 2015, the turnover of retail trade enterprises increased 5% at constant prices. While in January, the turnover increased 8% compared to the same month of the previous year, then in February the growth decelerated to some extent.

In August, the turnover growth of retail trade enterprises accelerated to some extent

Kuupäev 30.09.2016
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According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2016 compared to August 2015, the turnover of retail trade enterprises increased 5% at constant prices. While in July, the turnover increased 2% compared to the same month of the previous year, then in August the growth accelerated to some extent.