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Final results of the Agricultural Census provide an overview of the agriculture of Estonia

Date 15.12.2011
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According to Statistics Estonia, on the basis of the final results of the 2010 Agricultural Census the concentration of production into large holdings as well as high percentage of rented land characterises the agriculture of Estonia. Due to the still high percentage of small holdings, the number of persons involved in agriculture is near to 60,000.

Last year the General Government debt leaped up

Date 28.03.2013
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According to preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2012 the Estonian general government sector deficit was 0.3% and the gross debt level was 10.1% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Tourism Survey

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What kind of survey is it? The Tourism Survey provides an overview of travelling of Estonian residents: the number of domestic and outbound overnights trips, purposes and duration of trips, travel arrangements, expenses and the most popular destinations. Such a survey is conducted in all EU countries. Who commissions the survey? The survey is commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications. The data are also used by Eesti Pank (the central bank of Estonia), Enterprise Estonia (EIS), and Eurostat. How often is the survey conducted? The survey is conducted monthly throughout

Sown area of potatoes smaller than ever before

Date 09.07.2024
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According to preliminary data of Statistics Estonia and the Agricultural Registers and Information Board (ARIB), the utilised agricultural area this year is 983,400 hectares, which is 4,400 hectares less than in 2023. There has been a slight decrease in arable land, as well as in the area of fruit and berry plantations. The sown area of potatoes, which has been in decline for a long time, continues the trend and is 8% smaller in 2024 than the year before.

Contract work

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Purpose of contract work Contract work allows the acquisition of more detailed information than Statistics Estonia has provided in news releases, statistical publications, or in the statistical database. Additional data processing or analysis is required to carry out contract work. Statistical data of greater detail can be ordered in any statistical domain. This service does not cover the use of confidential data for scientific purposes . In the form of contract work, data can be requested by anyone with a need for more detailed information, including public sector organisations, enterprises

Higher degree, higher salary? Survey confirms that one in five people get a better salary or a new job after graduation

Date 02.10.2023
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Statistics Estonia's Adult Education Survey* shows that people take part in training to perform their jobs better. However, people attend an educational institution when they wish to improve their knowledge. In 19% of cases, a higher degree has also led to a new job or a higher salary. Käthrin Randoja, leading analyst, explores in the statistics blog what motivates adults to go to school or to take part in training, and how they benefit from it.