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In the first quarter, the number of bus passengers grew the most on urban lines

According to Statistics Estonia, 49.9 million passengers used transport services provided by Estonian enterprises in the first quarter of 2025, which is 2% less than in the same period last year. Buses carried 41.6 million and trains 1.9 million passengers. Compared with the first quarter of 2024, bus use increased by 4%, while passenger train use remained unchanged. In the first quarter, the number of bus passengers on urban lines rose by 6% compared with the same quarter last year.

Read more 17. June 2025
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eSTAT is replaced by a new self-service environment

Starting from 12 June, data can be submitted to Statistics Estonia in the new self-service environment at uuringud.stat.ee. To make data submission as easy and convenient as possible, all questionnaires will be updated in the new environment. Currently, only some of the questionnaires have been updated, however, the goal is to update all enterprise questionnaires by the end of 2026.

Read more 12. June 2025
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HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.1% in May

According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in May 2025, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists in Estonia, increased by 0.1% compared with April. Compared with May last year, the index rose by 4.6%.

Read more 3. June 2025
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How healthy are the people of Estonia?

Starting on 1 May, residents of Estonia will receive invitations to participate in the Estonian Health Interview Survey, which aims to assess the health status of the population, factors influencing it, and the use of health services. The survey covers the entire population of Estonia aged 15 and older. 

Read more 5. May 2025
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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