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Construction volume down by 6% last year
Kuupäev 21.02.2025
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The production value of Estonian construction enterprises in 2024 was 3.9 billion euros, including 2.4 billion euros’ worth of building construction and 1.5 billion euros’ worth of civil engineering. Compared with 2023, the volume of building construction fell by 9% and the volume of civil engineering works (roads, bridges, port facilities, pipelines, communication and electricity lines, sports fields, etc.) by 2%. Merike Sinisaar, leading analyst at Statistics Estonia, pointed out that construction volumes decreased for the third year in a row. “The downturn in the domestic construction
In February, the consumer price index rose by 1.4% (corrected on 7.03.2025)
Kuupäev 07.03.2025
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Instead of the 2024 weights, the 2023 weights were included in the table. Corrections are marked in red. Lauri Veski, team lead of consumer price statistics at Statistics Estonia, said that exchange prices of electricity, motor vehicle tax and food products had the biggest impact on the consumer price index in February year on year. “Compared with February 2024, prices have increased across almost all categories of goods and services. Clothing and footwear are the only exception, as their prices were down by 1.3% year on year,” noted Veski. Compared with January 2025, the index for February
In the second quarter, Estonian economy contracted by 6.9%
Kuupäev 31.08.2020
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According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2020, the gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 6.9% compared to the 2nd quarter of 2019. The GDP at current prices was 6.4 billion euros.
The economy grew 0.6% in the 2nd quarter
Kuupäev 11.08.2016
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According to the flash estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased 0.6% in the 2nd quarter of 2016 compared to the 2nd quarter of the 2015.
In the 3rd quarter the economic slowdown continued
Kuupäev 09.12.2013
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According to the second estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased by 0.7% in the third quarter of 2013 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
The volume of industrial production reached last year’s level
Kuupäev 31.08.2020
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According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2020, the production of industrial enterprises was the same as in July 2019. Production decreased in manufacturing but increased in energy and mining.
Which smart devices do people in Estonia use at home?
Kuupäev 02.10.2024
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Sigrid Saagpakk, analyst at Statistics Estonia, said that a smart TV is the most common Internet of Things device in Estonia, used by 57% of internet users. “The second most popular group of devices includes smart watches, wireless headsets and GPS devices, which are used by over a half (53%) of the respondents. Internet-connected home audio systems and smart speakers are also fairly common (28%),” added Saagpakk. Smart fridges and robot vacuums Internet-connected home appliances and voice-activated virtual assistants, such as Alexa or Siri, are gaining popularity – their use has grown by 35%
Economy grew in the 2nd quarter
Kuupäev 08.09.2016
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According to the second estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased 0.8% in the 2nd quarter of 2016 compared to the 2nd quarter of the previous year.
Production of renewable energy increased considerably in 2009
Kuupäev 13.09.2010
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According to Statistics Estonia, the production of electricity from renewable sources increased nearly three times compared to the previous year.