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Older women are facing greater risk of poverty

Kuupäev 26.11.2010
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According to Statistics Estonia, in 2008 the at-risk-of-poverty rate of older women was over two times higher than that of older men. 41% of women aged 65 and older and 19% of men of the same age lived in relative poverty.

In October, the volume of industrial production was greater than a year ago

Kuupäev 01.12.2016
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According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2016, the production of industrial enterprises increased 5% compared to October of the previous year. Production increased in manufacturing and the energy sector, but decreased in mining and quarrying.

Biggest national culture survey: people mainly go to the cinema or a concert for entertainment

Kuupäev 27.06.2024
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The Cultural Participation Survey conducted by Statistics Estonia reveals that over half a million people in Estonia went to the cinema at least once last year. Almost the same number of people attended a concert. Overall, 79% of residents aged 15 and over participated in a cultural event in 2023.

Food prices increased in November, fuel and electricity prices decreased

Kuupäev 06.12.2024
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Lauri Veski, team lead of consumer price statistics at Statistics Estonia, said that the fall in the consumer price index in November compared with October was mainly due to cheaper international flights and holiday trips, which had been priced higher in October due to the school holidays. “The index was also affected by rent and electricity being cheaper than in October. Compared with November last year, the index was driven up the most by price increases related to food products and phone services,” explained Veski. Among food products, there has been a significant rise in the prices of non

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In October, the consumer price index rose by 4.1% year on year

Kuupäev 07.11.2024
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Lauri Veski, team lead of consumer price statistics at Statistics Estonia, said that, compared with October 2023, the consumer price index was affected the most by price changes related to food and non-alcoholic beverages, recreation, and phone services. “Among food products, the higher prices of non-alcoholic beverages (+20.4%), fruits (+12.4%) and vegetables (+5.5%) drove up the index the most compared with October last year. Sugar was 23.3% and fish and fish preparations 4.6% cheaper,” added Veski. In October, petrol was 11.3% and diesel fuel 12.9% cheaper than in October 2023. Electricity

The dwelling price index rose by 6.1% in 2024

Kuupäev 21.03.2025
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Märt Umbleja, leading analyst at Statistics Estonia, said that the rise in the dwelling price index in 2024, calculated as the average of four quarters, was 6.1%. “Last year, the prices of apartments went up by 6.1% and the prices of houses by 6.2%,” added Umbleja. In the fourth quarter of last year, the dwelling price index increased by 3.6% compared with the same quarter of 2023. The prices of apartments rose by 2.1% and the prices of houses by 7.5%. “Quarter on quarter, the index continued the downtrend for the second quarter in a row. Compared with the third quarter of 2024, the prices of

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In September, the prices of juices and syrups increased the most among food products

Kuupäev 07.10.2024
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Lauri Veski, team lead of consumer price statistics at Statistics Estonia, said that, compared with September 2023, the consumer price index was affected the most by price changes related to food and non-alcoholic beverages, motor fuel and oils, and miscellaneous goods and services. “Among food products, the biggest increases compared with September last year occurred in the prices of juices and syrups, which rose by 57.1%, and the prices of olive oil, which increased by 56.3%. On the other hand, the prices of sugar decreased by 20.1%,” noted Veski. In September, petrol was 11.9% and diesel