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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.
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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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Population decline is slowing down
According to the revised data of Statistics Estonia, 1,313,271 persons lived in Estonia on 1 January 2015 – 2,666 persons (0.2%) fewer than at the same time a year earlier. Negative natural increase is the main cause for population decline, while the influence of emigration has decreased significantly.
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Statistics Estonia invites students to participate in the competition for the young statistician’s grant
Statistics Estonia announces the competition for the young statistician’s grant named after Albert Pullerits. The aim of the grant is to promote statistics as an important field of science and to encourage students to apply and develop statistical methods.
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The growth in retail sales continued in March
According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2015 compared to March of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 8% at constant prices.
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In March, industrial production increased compared to the previous year
According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2015, the production of industrial enterprises increased by 1% compared to March of the previous year. Production increased in manufacturing, but decreased in mining and energy production.
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Minifacts about Estonia 2015
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Ilmus: 30.04.2015
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The construction price index continued to rise in the 1st quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, the percentage change of the construction price index in the 1st quarter of 2015 was 0.6% compared to the 4th quarter of 2014 and 0.1% compared to the 1st quarter of 2014.
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In March, the producer price index of industrial output increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2015, the producer price index of industrial output changed by 0.6% compared to February 2015 and by -0.6% compared to March 2014.
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In February, the number of tourists in accommodation establishments decreased
According to Statistics Estonia, 177,000 tourists used the services of accommodation establishments in February 2015, which is 1% fewer than in February 2014. The number of foreign tourists decreased and the number of domestic tourists increased.
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In February foreign trade decreased
According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2015, exports of goods decreased by 7% and imports by 4% compared to February of the previous year. The decrease in exports and imports was mostly influenced by a fall in the trade of mineral products and mechanical appliances.
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In March, the consumer price index was influenced the most by motor fuel
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in March 2015 was 0.6% compared to February 2015 and -0.6% compared to March of the previous year.
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In February, the growth in retail sales accelerated
According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2015 compared to February of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 8% at constant prices. In January the retail sales increased 5% compared to the same month of the previous year, while in February the growth in retail sales accelerated.
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In February, industrial production increased compared to the previous year
According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2015, the production of industrial enterprises increased by 5% compared to February of the previous year. Production increased in manufacturing and energy production, but decreased in mining.