According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in January 2015 was -0.4% compared to December 2014 and -1.3% compared to January of the previous year.
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2009 the ratio of research and development (R&D) expenditures to the gross domestic product (called the intensity of the R&D) reached unprecedented level of 1.42% despite the actual decrease of those expenditures.
According to Statistics Estonia, 3.2 billion kroons were spent on research and development in Estonia in 2008. This amount is over three times more compared to 2003.
According to Statistics Estonia, the unemployment rate rose to 19.8% in the 1st quarter of 2010. Over one third of the unemployed have been unemployed for a year or more.
Economic growth in Estonia was broad-based. In the previous years, the growth was largely due to internal consumption, whereas in 2017, the growth became more broad‑based. The role of household consumption decreased. After years of decline, investments began to increase again as a result of improved economic climate, indicating a positive mind-set of entrepreneurs.
According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2013 compared to December 2012, the change of the consumer price index was 0.7% and compared to January of the previous year 3.4%.
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2013, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 930 euros and the average hourly gross wages and salaries were 5.58 euros. Compared to the 3rd quarter of 2012, the average monthly gross wages and salaries increased 8.8% and the average hourly gross wages and salaries increased 7.1%.
According to Statistics Estonia, the cinema attendance of domestic films as well as cinemas’ gross box income has increased five times during the last five years.
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2012, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 855 euros and the average hourly gross wages and salaries were 5.21 euros. Compared to the 3rd quarter of 2011, the average monthly gross wages and salaries increased 5.7% and the average hourly gross wages and salaries increased 8.1%.