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History of Estonian statistics

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Main events in the history of Estonian statistics 2024 Statistics Estonia focuses on reducing the administrative burden to save time for respondents. As a result , Estonia becomes the first EU country where enterprises engaged in foreign trade no longer have to report arrivals data, which decreases the reporting burden by a third, on average. Statistics Estonia hosts the DGINS conference and is recognised by the city of Tallinn for organising one of the standout events in 2024. 2023 Statistics Estonia defines a customer-centric future perspective and continues efforts to ease the reporting

Economic growth rate accelerated in the 1st quarter

Kuupäev 31.05.2017

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According to Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased 4.4% in the 1st quarter of 2017 compared to the 1st quarter of the previous year.

In March, more tourists stayed in accommodation establishments than a year ago

Kuupäev 07.05.2018

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According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2018, domestic and foreign tourists staying in accommodation establishments numbered 239,000, which is 5% more than in March 2017. The number of both domestic and foreign tourists increased.

Official statistics and European statistics

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What is official statistics? Official statistics are public information that reflect the social situation and changes in the society. Official statistics are produced on the basis of the Official Statistics Act and in accordance with the principles and quality criteria laid down in Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council. The production of official statistics is guided by the needs of the society or the European Union statistical programme. The statistics are produced under the official statistical programme or as contract work outside the programme. Official

Economic growth decelerated in the 1st quarter

Kuupäev 08.06.2012

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According to the second estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased by 3.6% in the 1st quarter of 2012 compared to the same quarter in the previous year. The GDP growth decelerated for the second quarter in succession.

In November, the number of foreign and domestic tourists in accommodation establishments increased

Kuupäev 10.01.2014

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According to Statistics Estonia, 131,700 foreign tourists and 77,800 domestic tourists used the services of accommodation establishments in November 2013. The total number of tourists increased 7% compared to November 2012.

In June, the number of tourists staying in accommodation establishments increased

Kuupäev 11.08.2014

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According to Statistics Estonia, 335,000 tourists or 6% more than in the same month of the previous year stayed in accommodation establishments in June. The number of both domestic and foreign tourists increased.

The number of foreign students has increased by nearly 50% in five years

Kuupäev 05.04.2011

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According to Statistics Estonia, at the beginning of the academic year of 2010/2011, 69,113 students were enrolled in higher education in Estonia, 128 students more than in the previous year. 1,282 foreign students from 62 countries are studying in Estonian universities. The number of foreign students has increased by 388 students compared to 2005.

In September, more tourists stayed in accommodation establishments than a year ago

Kuupäev 10.11.2014

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According to Statistics Estonia, 233,000 tourists stayed in accommodation establishments in September, which was 4% more than in September of the previous year. The number of both foreign and domestic tourists increased.