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According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2019, the average monthly gross wages and salaries increased by 7.4% compared to the 2nd quarter of 2018. The average hourly gross wages and salaries were 8.22 euros, which is 9% more than in the same quarter of 2018.
Older persons are becoming more active in the labour market
Date 14.11.2018
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According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2018, the unemployment rate was 5.2%, the employment rate was 68.2% and the labour force participation rate was 72%. The unemployment rate remained low and is similar to that of economic boom years. The employment rate and the labour force participation are even higher than during the boom years. Employment of older persons is at a record high.
Tax ratio increased due to indirect taxes
Date 31.03.2010
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According to Statistics Estonia, in 2009 the Estonian overall tax ratio was 36% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Compared to 2008, the ratio of taxes rose by 4 percentage points, mostly due to the increase of excise duties.
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Statistics Estonia publishes short-term statistics on issues of importance to society. On this page, we have collected information on how various areas may be or may have been affected by the war in Ukraine and the emergency situation caused by the COVID-19 virus. We are updating data on Ukrainian citizens in the Estonian labour market, and we continue to update short-term death statistics. The results of the mobility analysis carried out during the COVID-19 emergency situation and the short-term statistics of labour market and enterprises will no longer be updated, but data can still be
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According to Statistics Estonia, in 2010 there were 2.1 million visits to the cinema in Estonia, which is the record of the past 18 years.
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Gross domestic product decreased in 2008
Date 11.03.2009
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According to the preliminary calculations of Statistics Estonia, in 2008 the gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 3.6% compared to the previous year. In the 4th quarter, GDP decreased by 9.7% compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
In November the stable decrease in retail sales continued
Date 05.01.2010
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According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2009 compared to November of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises decreased 17% at constant prices. Since July 2009, the decrease in retail sales has been relatively stable compared to the same month of the previous year.