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Sown area of potatoes smaller than ever before
According to preliminary data of Statistics Estonia and the Agricultural Registers and Information Board (ARIB), the utilised agricultural area this year is 983,400 hectares, which is 4,400 hectares less than in 2023. There has been a slight decrease in arable land, as well as in the area of fruit and berry plantations. The sown area of potatoes, which has been in decline for a long time, continues the trend and is 8% smaller in 2024 than the year before.
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Information for API users: data on the travelling of Estonian residents are published in separate tables from 28 June
As of 28 June, annual and quarterly data on the travelling of Estonian residents are published in separate tables. The changes will primarily affect users accessing these data with a machine-to-machine interface.
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The wedding season has begun! What do the latest marriage statistics reveal?
Newly published data from Statistics Estonia show that 41% of all marriages of Estonian residents took place during the summer months. The most popular day for tying the knot was Friday the 7th of July. What other fascinating facts emerge from the 2023 marriage statistics?
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New population projection shows that Estonia’s population will decrease
Although the population has grown for the last seven years, the latest projection predicts a decrease in Estonia’s population by 2085.
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Eight out of ten households have an Internet connection at home
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2013, 80% of households in Estonia had access to the Internet at home. The share of such households has increased five percentage points compared to the same period of the previous year.
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The Farm Structure Survey has begun
The Farm Structure Survey (FSS) is conducted in Estonia from the beginning of September until 15 November. The results of the FSS, which is carried out in all European Union countries, serve as input for the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union.
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Statistics Estonia will move to a new address in September
Starting 23 September 2013, Statistics Estonia will be located at Tatari 51, 10134 Tallinn.
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In July exports of goods continued to decline
According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2013, exports of goods decreased by 10% and imports by 1% at current prices compared to July of the previous year. Exports have declined for two successive months, falling to the level of July 2011.
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In July more tourists stayed in accommodation establishments than a year ago
According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2013, 417,000 foreign and domestic tourists stayed in accommodation establishments, which was 11,000 tourists more than in the same month of the previous year. The number of domestic tourists increased the most.
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Estonian economy grew by 1.0% in the 2nd quarter
According to the second estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased by 1.0% in the 2nd quarter of 2013 compared to the same quarter in the previous year.
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The annual change of the consumer price index in August was mainly influenced by housing expenditures
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index was 0.0% in August 2013 compared to July and 2.9% compared to August of the previous year.
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In the 2nd quarter there were 7,600 job vacancies
According to Statistics Estonia, there were 7,600 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions and organisations of Estonia in the 2nd quarter of 2013. Compared to the same period of the previous year, their number decreased by 6.9%, but increased by 9.1% compared to the previous quarter.
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The total profit of business sector is smaller than a year ago
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2013 the total profit of the business sector was 801 million euros, which was 5% less than in the same period a year earlier.
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In July the growth of industrial production continued
According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2013, the production of industrial enterprises increased by 8% compared to July of the previous year. The growth in the production was most of all influenced by the manufacture of electronic products, and production of electricity and peat.
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The growth in retail sales accelerated to some extent in July
According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2013 compared to July of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 5% at constant prices. In June the retail sales increased 3% compared to the same month of the previous year, while in July the retail sales’ growth accelerated to some extent.
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In the 2nd quarter the growth of the average monthly gross wages and salaries slightly accelerated
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2013, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 976 euros and the average hourly gross wages and salaries were 5.71 euros. Compared to the 2nd quarter of the previous year, the average monthly gross wages and salaries grew 8.5% and the average hourly gross wages and salaries 8.1%. The yearly growth of the average monthly wages and salaries in the 2nd quarter was to some extent faster than in the 1st quarter.