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Estonian residents have become more aware of the importance of travel insurance

The 2024 major revision of Estonia’s GDP has been completed

Latest UN projection: world population will continue to grow for at least another 60 years

GDP flash estimate: recession slowed down in Q2

Young workers are turning away from the information and communication sector

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.

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.

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?

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.

In the second quarter, the average wages and salaries were 1,693 euros

Population increased but births continued to fall

The population of Estonia decreased, mainly due to the high number of deaths

In September, more tourists stayed in accommodation establishments than a year ago

According to Statistics Estonia, 233,000 tourists stayed in accommodation establishments in September, which was 4% more than in September of the previous year. The number of both foreign and domestic tourists increased.

The foreign trade turnover in September was the biggest this year so far

According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2014, exports of goods increased by 7% and imports by 9% at current prices compared to September of the previous year. The increase in exports and imports was mostly influenced by the trade of electrical equipment and raw materials and products of chemical industry. Over the nine months of 2014, exports and imports declined by 3% compared to the same period of 2013.

In October, the annual change of the consumer price index was influenced the most by electricity

According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in October 2014 was 0.0% compared to September 2014 and -0.2% compared to October of the previous year.

A new publication on economic and labour market trends

Today, on 3 November, Statistics Estonia presents the publication “Changes in the Economy and Labour Market” which outlines the relevant trends in the last decade.

Stable growth in retail sales continued in September

According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2014 compared to September of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 6% at constant prices.

In September, the increase in industrial production accelerated

According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2014, the production of industrial enterprises rose 4% compared to September of the previous year. The production increased in manufacturing, but decreased in mining and energy.

Changes in the Economy and Labour Market

ISBN 978-9985-74-548-9

Kakskeelne: eesti ja inglise
Formaat B5. 172 lk
Ilmus: 31.10.2014

Kogumik annab ülevaate Eesti tööturu ja majanduse arengutest. Olulisel kohal on majanduse ja tööturu seoste, muutuste ja nende põhjuste analüüs ning suundumused käimasoleval kümnendil. Eesti majanduse ja tööturu näitajaid vaadeldakse ka peamiste sotsiaalsete gruppide (soo, hariduse jm) kaupa ning võrdluses teiste Euroopa riikidega.

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Kairiin Kütt wins the young statistician’s grant

Today, on 21 October, the Director General of Statistics Estonia Mr Andres Oopkaup presented Ms Kairiin Kütt with the Albert Pullerits young statistician’s grant.

The construction price index took an upturn again

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2014, the construction price index changed 0.3% compared to the 2nd quarter of 2014 and -0.2% compared to the 3rd quarter of 2013.

In September, the producer price index of industrial output increased compared to August

According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2014, the producer price index of industrial output changed by 0.2% compared to August 2014 and by -2.0% compared to September 2013.

Estonian agriculture is characterised by large holdings and the maintenance of permanent grassland

According to the final results of the 2013 Farm Structure Survey, there were 19,200 agricultural holdings in Estonia, of which nearly 1,000 largest ones produce more than three-quarters of standard output, announces Statistics Estonia. At the same time, there are 4,500 agricultural holdings which do not produce agricultural products but only maintain their lands in good agricultural and environmental condition.

In August, fewer tourists stayed in accommodation establishments than in the same month a year ago

According to Statistics Estonia, 379,000 tourists stayed in accommodation establishments in August, which was 2% less than in August of the previous year. The number of foreign tourists decreased and the number of domestic tourists increased.

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