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More births and smaller emigration increased the population figure

Kuupäev 09.05.2019

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According to the revised data of Statistics Estonia, 1,324,820 persons lived in Estonia on 1 January 2019, which is 5,687 persons more than at the same time a year earlier. In 2018, the population figure decreased by 1,384 persons due to negative natural change, but increased by 7,071 persons as a result of positive net migration.

The quantity of pesticides sold decreased in 2022

Kuupäev 12.06.2023

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777 tonnes of pesticides by active substance were placed on the market in Estonia in 2022, which is a sixth less than in 2021 and less than in 2020 as well. The majority of pesticides sold were again herbicides.

Unemployment decreased rapidly

Kuupäev 14.08.2018

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According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2018, the unemployment rate was 5.1%, the employment rate 68.2% and the labour force participation rate 71.9%. The unemployment rate was the lowest in a decade.

In 2017, labour market indicators were positive

Kuupäev 14.02.2018

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According to Statistics Estonia, in 2017, the unemployment rate was 5.8%, the employment rate 67.5% and the labour force participation rate 71.6%. In the 2nd quarter, unemployment increased temporarily, primarily due to an increased number of previously inactive persons entering the labour market. Employment and labour force participation remained high throughout 2017, reaching the highest levels in 20 years. In the 4th quarter, the youth (15–24-year-olds) unemployment rate was very low – 6.2%.

The decline in industrial production was wide-ranging in February

Kuupäev 06.04.2023

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According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2023, the total production of industrial enterprises decreased by 7.4% at constant prices compared with the corresponding month of 2022. Output fell in all three sectors: by 4.0% in electricity production, by 7.7% in manufacturing, and by 8.2% in mining.

The number of agricultural holdings continues to decrease

Kuupäev 14.03.2017

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According to Statistics Estonia, the preliminary results of the Farm Structure Survey 2016 indicate that there were 16,700 agricultural holdings with at least one hectare of agricultural area or agricultural holdings mainly producing for sale in Estonia, which is approximately 2,500 holdings less than three years ago.

Gender pay gap has narrowed in a year

Kuupäev 22.04.2024

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According to Statistics Estonia, in 2023, the gross hourly earnings of female employees were 13.1% smaller than the earnings of male employees. The gender pay gap decreased by 4.6 percentage points year on year.

Overviews of small regions and population groups

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How many people are affected by a planned new law or amendment? For an analysis of the impact of legislation, we compiled overviews of specific population groups. For example, we studied the coping of small ethnic groups and prepared overviews on the young. There were also summaries of social tax payments of sole proprietors compiled.

PHC 2011: households’ living conditions have improved since the previous census

Kuupäev 25.10.2013

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According to the data of the 2011 Population and Housing Census (PHC 2011), 70% of private households live in dwellings with all basic amenities. In the 2000 census, that share was 65%. The availability of comfort characteristics in the dwellings inhabited by households has improved significantly in the last decade.

Population census 2021

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Population and Housing Census 2021 A population and housing census is the collection, analysis and aggregation of data with a precise census moment in order to determine the composition, location, economic and social distribution, etc. of the population. Who conducts the census? In Europe, the statistical office of the European Union, Eurostat, coordinates population and housing censuses. Eurostat obliges Member States to carry out a population census in a given year and determines a precise list of mandatory output characteristics and their format, in order to ensure the comparability of data