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One in five e-residents register a business in Estonia

Kuupäev 03.11.2020
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Since 2014, 73,400 foreign citizens have become e-residents of Estonia. 20% of these e-residents have participated in founding a business and over 14,200 businesses have been registered in Estonia with their participation. We looked into where e-residents come from and what are the activities of their Estonian enterprises.

In November, the turnover growth of retail trade enterprises accelerated

Kuupäev 02.01.2019
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According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2018, compared to November 2017, the turnover of retail trade enterprises increased 5% at constant prices. While in October the turnover increased 3% compared to the same month of the previous year, in November the growth accelerated.

Construction in foreign countries continued to boost construction volume

Kuupäev 27.08.2019
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According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2019, the total production of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and foreign countries increased by 3% compared to the 2nd quarter of 2018. Similarly to the 1st quarter, construction volume increased due to work done in foreign countries, whereas construction volume on the domestic market decreased.

Enterprises’ use of AI technologies is on the rise

Kuupäev 15.09.2023
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Statistics Estonia’s survey “Information technology in enterprises” shows that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by Estonian enterprises is steadily increasing. The use of data analytics is also growing.

Profit of the business sector increased in 2018

Kuupäev 27.02.2019
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According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2018, the total profit of the business sector was 2.9 billion euros, which is 4% more than the year before.

Industrial producer price index decreased in November

Kuupäev 20.12.2018
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According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2018, the producer price index of industrial output changed by –0.9% compared to October and by 1.6% compared to November 2017.

In October, turnover growth of retail trade enterprises continued

Kuupäev 30.11.2018
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According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2018, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 613.9 million euros. Turnover increased 3% at constant prices compared to October of the previous year.

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The financial sector is one of the fastest growing and changing sectors in the world. Financial institutions manage funds, invest or manage assets and shares, provide leasing services and loans, manage loan offices and provide financial advice. Almost all people come into contact with financial institutions, for example by using a current account, depositing money or collecting a pension, applying for a bank loan to buy a home, a car, etc. Statistics on credit institutions, payment and settlement systems, savings and loan associations and leasing enterprises are collected and published by

Pilot survey of the Estonian Labour Force Survey is about to begin

Kuupäev 03.10.2019
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On 7 October, Statistics Estonia will launch a pilot Labour Force Survey, which will be conducted in parallel to the regular Labour Force Survey. The aim of the pilot survey is to test the renewed questionnaire and methodology, which will be implemented in 2021. This is the first time that the respondents can use an online questionnaire and the sample of the survey will include persons aged 75‒89.