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Young workers are turning away from the information and communication sector

Statistics Estonia's short-term labour market statistics show that over the past year and a half, there have been fewer young people aged 20–29 working in both the broader information and communication sector and the more specific field of computer programming. While in previous years the field of computer programming was growing mainly because of young people, in the past year their numbers have fallen.
Read more 17. July 2024
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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.
Read more 9. July 2024
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In June the trade deficit increased

According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2010 compared to June of the previous year, exports of goods grew by 7% and imports by 23% at current prices. Due to a bigger growth in imports compared to exports, the trade deficit increased.
Read more 9. August 2010
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Agricultural Census covers nearly 30,000 holdings

Final list of the holdings whom Statistics Estonia expects to submit data at the 2010 Agricultural Census was completed by the beginning of August. The Agricultural Census will be conducted from 1 September to 15 November.
Read more 2. August 2010
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In May exports of metal products grew significantly

According to Statistics Estonia, in May exports of goods from Estonia amounted to 11.3 billion kroons (721 million euros) and imports to Estonia to 12.5 billion kroons (800 million euros) at current prices. Compared to May 2009, exports increased in the dispatches of all commodity sections, especially in the dispatches of metals and products thereof.
Read more 23. July 2010
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The decrease of construction price index has slowed down

According to Statistics Estonia, the percentage change of the construction price index was -3.4% in the 2nd quarter of 2010 compared to the 2nd quarter of the previous year. This index decreased for the sixth quarter in succession, though the decrease has slowed down.
Read more 20. July 2010