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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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In March, turnover increased the most in stores selling manufactured goods
According to Statistics Estonia, in March, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 891 million euros. Compared to March 2021, turnover increased by 18% at constant prices.
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Retail trade turnover was higher than last year, but the growth rate slowed down
According to Statistics Estonia, in February, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 683 million euros. Compared to February 2021, turnover increased by 4% at constant prices.
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In January, enterprises engaged in the retail sale of automotive fuel had the biggest impact on turnover growth in retail trade
According to Statistics Estonia, in January, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 730 million euros. Compared to January 2021, turnover increased by 8% at constant prices.
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The turnover of retail trade enterprises increased by 12% last year
According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, the total turnover of retail trade enterprises in 2021 was 8.9 billion euros. Compared to 2020, turnover increased by 12% at constant prices.
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In November, retail trade turnover up by 14%
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2021, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 808 million euros. Compared to November 2020, turnover increased by 14% at constant prices.
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In October, stores selling manufactured goods had the best results in retail trade
According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2021, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 784 million euros. Compared to October 2020, turnover increased by 10% at constant prices.
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The turnover of retail trade enterprises grew significantly in September
According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2021, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 791 million euros. Compared to September 2020, turnover increased by 17% at constant prices.
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In August, turnover grew the most in stores selling manufactured goods
According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2021, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 762 million euros. Compared to August 2020, turnover increased by 9% at constant prices.
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In July, turnover of retail trade enterprises grew by 10%
According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2021, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 779 million euros. Compared to July 2020, turnover increased by 10% at constant prices.
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Positive trends in retail trade continued in June
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2021, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 780 million euros. Compared to June 2020, turnover increased by 12% at constant prices.
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In May, turnover grew the most in stores selling manufactured goods
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2021, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 778 million euros. Compared to May 2020, turnover increased by 18% at constant prices.
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Increased turnover shows that retail trade enterprises have adjusted to restrictions
According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2021, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 656 million euros. Compared to April 2020, turnover increased by 23% at constant prices – the increase was mainly the result of both trade enterprises and consumers adjusting to the restrictions related to the coronavirus crisis.