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In May, electrical equipment was the most exported commodity, while agricultural products and food preparations were the top commodities in imports

Kuupäev 10.07.2025

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Jane Leppmets, foreign trade analyst at Statistics Estonia, said that, in May, the changes in intra-EU trade were marginal – exports were up by 3% and imports down by 1%. “In extra-EU trade, exports of goods decreased by 2% while imports increased by 54% compared with May last year. The latter was influenced by a large-scale transaction in the defence sector,” noted Leppmets. In May, exports to Singapore grew the most and exports to Russia fell the most The main commodities exported in May were electrical equipment (15% of Estonia’s total exports), agricultural products and food preparations

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Nowadays it is possible to change one’s career, acquire a new specialty or broaden one’s general knowledge at any point in life. A person’s education starts early on in kindergarten and continues in basic school. Many people study their whole lives. Adults have more learning opportunities than ever before. In addition to universities, one can study in training centres and participate in short courses. There are more and more e-learning programmes, which also makes international education more widely available. Education statistics provide information on fields of education, educational

Peer Review of Statistics Estonia, 2021

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Statistics Estonia and all other statistical authorities of the European Union, forming the European Statistical System partnership, are responsible for the development, production and dissemination of European statistics. All European statistical authorities adhere to the 16 key principles defined in the European Statistics Code of Practice, which is supported by the Quality Assurance Framework of the European Statistical System. Implementation of the European Statistics Code of Practice is monitored through peer reviews conducted about every five years. The previous round of peer reviews was

Domestic tourists outnumbered foreign tourists in accommodation establishments in November

Kuupäev 10.01.2024

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According to Statistics Estonia, more than 222,000 tourists stayed in accommodation establishments in November 2023, which is 1% less than in November 2022 and 11% less than in October 2023. Year on year, accommodation establishments hosted fewer foreign as well as domestic tourists.

In October, the number of tourists in accommodation establishments decreased

Kuupäev 08.12.2023

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According to Statistics Estonia, more than 251,000 tourists stayed in accommodation establishments in October 2023, which is 7% less than in October last year and 8% less than in September this year. Year on year, accommodation establishments hosted fewer foreign as well as domestic tourists.

Population census: Estonia's population and the number of Estonians have grown

Kuupäev 01.06.2022

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Data collected from registers in the 2021 census reveal that in ten years, Estonia’s population has grown, people live longer, and the number of working-age persons has fallen. Over the last decade, Estonia has seen a rise in the number of ethnic nationalities, countries of citizenship, mother tongues, and countries of birth, as well as an increase in the number of Estonians.

In September, there was a significant rise in the number of accommodated tourists from Asia

Kuupäev 08.11.2023

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According to Statistics Estonia, nearly 274,000 tourists stayed in accommodation establishments in September 2023, which is 5% more than in September last year but 36% less than in August this year. Compared with September 2022, there were more foreign as well as more domestic tourists served by accommodation establishments.

Statistics Estonia: Enumerators will start visiting people from 16 February

Kuupäev 18.10.2011

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The enumerators will visit people in the Population and Housing Census starting at the end of the year only during the period 16.02 – 31.03.2012 and present their employment certificate with a photo issued by Statistics Estonia. In case of any suspicion one can call for further information at the information telephone of Statistics Estonia +372 625 9100.

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.

Exports of goods up by 12% in February

Kuupäev 09.04.2025

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Evelin Puura, the foreign trade statistics team lead at Statistics Estonia, pointed out that Estonia's exports were significantly affected by the re-exports of previously imported goods which increased by 30% year on year. “The rise in re-exports was mainly due to transport equipment,” Puura added. Exports of goods of Estonian origin grew by 4% compared with February last year, accounting for 65% of total exports. The rise was mainly due to the increased exports of processed fuels and shale oil as well as measuring instruments. Electrical equipment was the top commodity exported in February