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In 2017, labour market indicators were positive

Kuupäev 14.02.2018
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According to Statistics Estonia, in 2017, the unemployment rate was 5.8%, the employment rate 67.5% and the labour force participation rate 71.6%. In the 2nd quarter, unemployment increased temporarily, primarily due to an increased number of previously inactive persons entering the labour market. Employment and labour force participation remained high throughout 2017, reaching the highest levels in 20 years. In the 4th quarter, the youth (15–24-year-olds) unemployment rate was very low – 6.2%.

The decrease in the average monthly gross wages and salaries was replaced with the increase

Kuupäev 30.08.2010
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According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2010, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 12,869 kroons (822 euros) and the hourly gross wages and salaries were 75.81 kroons (4.85 euros). Compared to the 2nd quarter of the previous year, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were by 1.2% higher and the average hourly gross wages and salaries were by 1.7% lower.

Estonian agriculture is characterised by large holdings and the maintenance of permanent grassland

Kuupäev 15.10.2014
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According to the final results of the 2013 Farm Structure Survey, there were 19,200 agricultural holdings in Estonia, of which nearly 1,000 largest ones produce more than three-quarters of standard output, announces Statistics Estonia. At the same time, there are 4,500 agricultural holdings which do not produce agricultural products but only maintain their lands in good agricultural and environmental condition.

A new publication on economic and labour market trends

Kuupäev 03.11.2014
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Today, on 3 November, Statistics Estonia presents the publication “Changes in the Economy and Labour Market” which outlines the relevant trends in the last decade.

Residents of Estonia are expecting to find out the real population number from the Population Census

Kuupäev 29.10.2011
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70% of the residents of Estonia are expecting the answer about the real population number of the country from the Population and Housing Census which will begin at the end of the year, appears from the survey conducted by the research agency Factum & Ariko in October. 95% of the persons questioned consider the Census essential for Estonia.

Entrepreneurs’ profit decreased considerably

Kuupäev 04.06.2009
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According to Statistics Estonia, the profit of the enterprise sector decreased by 79% in the 1st quarter of 2009 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

Results of the survey of Intrastat data providers 2014

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Statistics Estonia carried out the survey of Intrastat data providers in October 2014 to measure the administrative burden caused by Intrastat and the satisfaction of data providers. The obtained data and collected feedback will be used in the development and simplification of the Intrastat report. Statistics Estonia expresses its gratitude to all the data providers who participated in the survey! The questionnaire was filled in by 1,091 respondents. There were 448 replies from enterprises with Intrastat reporting obligation and 211 replies from third-party declarers. 1. Do you consider

Population decline is slowing down

Kuupäev 05.05.2015
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According to the revised data of Statistics Estonia, 1,313,271 persons lived in Estonia on 1 January 2015 – 2,666 persons (0.2%) fewer than at the same time a year earlier. Negative natural increase is the main cause for population decline, while the influence of emigration has decreased significantly.

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