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Statistics Estonia’s planned mobility analysis will not be based on real-time data

Date 26.03.2020
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The preparation of analytical output using anonymous data from electronic communications, with the purpose to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), which was assigned to Statistics Estonia by the order of the crisis commission of the Government of the Republic, will not be based on real-time data. There is no plan and it is not possible to use the data to analyse the movement of individuals.

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In the last quarter of 2023, the average monthly gross wages were 1,904 euros

Date 06.03.2024
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According to Statistics Estonia, in the fourth quarter of 2023, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 1,904 euros, which is 9.7% higher than in the same quarter the year before. In 2023 as a whole, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 1,832 euros, up by 11.3% compared with 2022. The median monthly gross wages were 1,578 euros in the fourth quarter of 2023 and 1,501 euros in 2023 overall.

Exports of services exceeded imports by one billion euros for the first time

Date 02.09.2026
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Jane Leppmets, foreign trade analyst at Statistics Estonia, said that, last year, the surplus of foreign trade in services was 600 to 900 million euros each quarter, while in the second quarter this year the surplus of foreign trade in services was over one billion euros for the first time. “The main contributor to this surplus was telecommunications, computer and information services, where exports were 416 million euros higher than imports. About 20% of these services were supplied to the USA and nearly 15% to the United Kingdom. The surplus in foreign trade in services was also boosted by

Number of unemployed persons up by 8,500 from last year

Date 15.08.2023
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According to Statistics Estonia, in the second quarter of 2023, the unemployment rate was 6.7%, the employment rate was 69.2%, and the labour force participation rate was 74.2%.

Foreign tourists have found their way back to Estonia

Date 08.02.2024
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According to Statistics Estonia, in 2023, Estonian accommodation establishments served over 3.43 million tourists, which is 5% more than in 2022. The number of foreign tourists increased last year, while the number of domestic tourists decreased.

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The development of information and communication technology (ICT) has made life a lot easier. The news is all around us and we no longer have to wait for broadcasts or the newspaper. Accommodation, flight tickets and the taxi can be booked on the computer or smart phone in just a few clicks. Information is available at all times. This facilitates data searching and communication and has revolutionised trade and the provision of services. The introduction of ICT has led to significant changes in the management of enterprises and in production: work processes are faster and more efficient. A