Search results

In November, retail trade fared better than last year

Kuupäev 31.12.2020

Article

According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2020, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 655 million euros. Compared to November 2019, turnover increased by 6% at constant prices.

Number of people living in poverty down year on year, perceived deprivation up

Kuupäev 06.11.2024

Article

Epp Remmelg, leading analyst at Statistics Estonia, said that the at-risk-of-poverty rate reflects income inequality in a country. “In 2023, close to 274,800 people lived at risk of poverty – nearly 29,000 fewer than in 2022. Their net monthly income, taking into account household composition, i.e. the equivalised disposable income, was less than €807,” said Remmelg. Income grew mainly due to increases in child benefits and pensions The analyst noted that over the years, the at-risk-of-poverty rate has been highest among the elderly living alone and lone parent households. “However, we see

Record number of domestic tourists accommodated in July

Kuupäev 08.09.2021

Article

According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2021, Estonian accommodation establishments served 381,000 tourists, which is a tenth more than in the same month last year. The number of domestic tourists increased compared to both July 2020 and July 2019, while the number of foreign tourists remained significantly smaller than in previous years.

In April, there were significantly more tourists than last year

Kuupäev 08.06.2021

Article

According to Statistics Estonia, in April, Estonian accommodation establishments served 59,000 tourists, which is over three times more than in April last year. The numbers of foreign and domestic tourists both increased.

Domestic tourists kept Estonian accommodation establishments afloat

Kuupäev 07.12.2020

Article

According to Statistics Estonia, 158,000 tourists stayed in Estonian accommodation establishments in October, with 284,000 nights spent in total. There was a 45% decrease in the number of visitors compared to October 2019.

In the third quarter, the construction of new buildings decreased

Kuupäev 25.11.2020

Article

According to Statistics Estonia, in the third quarter of 2020, the total production of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and abroad decreased by 12% year on year. Considering only the Estonian construction market, the decrease in construction volume was 10%.

In June, electricity had the biggest impact on the producer price index

Kuupäev 20.07.2021

Article

In June 2021, the producer price index of industrial output, which expresses changes in the producer prices of industrial goods manufactured in Estonia for the domestic market and for export, increased by 2.6% compared to May 2021 and by 9.4% compared to June 2020.

The number of foreign tourists doubled in September

Kuupäev 09.11.2021

Article

According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2021, Estonian accommodation establishments served over 214,000 tourists, which is 40% more than in the same month last year. The numbers of domestic tourists and foreign tourists both increased.

Estonian Health Interview Survey

Area

What kind of survey is it? The Estonian Health Interview Survey assesses the health status of the Estonian population, the factors influencing it, and the use of health services. Who commissions the survey? The survey is conducted in cooperation with the National Institute for Health Development and the Ministry of Social Affairs. The survey is based on the methodology harmonised by Eurostat (including the questionnaire), ensuring the comparability of results between European countries. Why are the data needed? The data collected in the Estonian Health Interview Survey offer insight into the