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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
The turnover of the business sector increased in the 2nd quarter
Kuupäev 29.08.2019
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According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2019, enterprises sold goods and services for 16.2 billion euros, which was 6% more than in the same period the year before.
In June, the turnover growth of retail trade enterprises continued
Kuupäev 30.07.2019
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According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2019, compared to June of the previous year, the turnover of retail trade enterprises increased 3% at constant prices and was 635 million euros.
In April, turnover fell the most in textile, clothing and footwear stores
Kuupäev 29.05.2020
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According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2020, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 517 million euros. Compared to April 2019, turnover decreased by 15% at constant prices.
The number of job vacancies remains under 9,000
Kuupäev 12.03.2021
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According to Statistics Estonia, in the last quarter of 2020, there were 8,707 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions and organisations of Estonia. The number decreased by 16% year on year. More than 7,000 persons left their jobs on the employer’s initiative.
Turnover and investments of the business sector increased
Kuupäev 27.02.2020
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According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2019, turnover increased in most economic activities. Trade, manufacturing and information and communication enterprises contributed the most to the turnover of the business sector. The growth in the sector’s turnover was negatively affected mainly by energy and mining.
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Statistics Estonia invites students to participate in the competition for the young statistician’s grant
Kuupäev 20.05.2019
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Statistics Estonia announces the competition for the young statistician’s grant named after Albert Pullerits.
Exports of goods boosted by domestic products in November
Kuupäev 09.01.2025
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Jane Leppmets, foreign trade analyst at Statistics Estonia, said that exports of goods of Estonian origin increased by 6% in November, while re-exports decreased by 2%. “The share of goods of Estonian origin in total exports was up by two percentage points in November, accounting for 66%. The groups of goods of Estonian origin with the largest exports in November were electrical equipment and wood and articles of wood,” Leppmets noted. The main commodities exported in November were electrical equipment (16% of Estonia's total exports), agricultural products and food preparations (14%), and