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Why does Statistics Estonia ask my enterprise to provide data?
Statistics Estonia collects data about economic and social indicators to give a detailed overview of economic trends and life in Estonia. This year, Statistics Estonia will carry out over one hundred surveys involving more than 26,000 enterprises in total. Is there no other way to get these data?
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Organic farming area and number of organic livestock decreased last year
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2023, the organic farming area in Estonia was 225,300 hectares, representing 22.8% of total utilised agricultural area. 92% of the organic farming area was fully converted and the rest was under conversion. Compared with 2022, the organic farming area decreased by 2.5%, and 78 organic producers ceased activities.
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The happiest people in the Baltics live in Estonia
The results of the Estonian Social Survey show that Estonian people are happier than Latvians and Lithuanians but not nearly as happy as the residents of Finland and Sweden. How happy are people in Estonia compared with other European countries? Here is an overview by Anet Müürsoo, Head of Population and Social Statistics Department at Statistics Estonia.
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Today and 20 years ago. Which EU countries' citizens live in Estonia?
While at the beginning of the new century it was mainly the inhabitants of Estonia who eagerly moved elsewhere in Europe, today more and more citizens of other European Union countries are settling in Estonia. Kristjan Erik Loik, leading analyst at Statistics Estonia, takes a look at who has arrived here in the last 20 years.
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In May, more tourists stayed in accommodation establishments than a year ago
According to Statistics Estonia, 297,000 domestic and foreign tourists stayed in Estonian accommodation establishments in May 2017, which is 6% more than in May 2016.
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In May, the volume of industrial production was greater than a year ago
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2017, the production of industrial enterprises increased 13% compared to May of the previous year. Production increased in the energy sector and mining and quarrying as well as in manufacturing.
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The stable turnover growth of retail trade enterprises continued in May
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2017, compared to May 2016, the turnover of retail trade enterprises increased 1% at constant prices. For the second month in succession, turnover has shown a stable one-percent growth compared to the same month of the previous year.
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The Dwelling Price Index was influenced the most by apartments in Tallinn
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2017, the Dwelling Price Index changed by -0.1% compared to the 4th quarter of 2016 and by 7.7% compared to the 1st quarter of 2016.
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The industrial producer price index continued to increase in May
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2017, the producer price index of industrial output changed by 0.3% compared to April and by 4.2% compared to May 2016.
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The young statistician’s grant was awarded to Birgit Hänilane
Today, 19 June, Statistics Estonia presents Birgit Hänilane with the young statistician’s grant named after Albert Pullerits.
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Statistics Estonia is looking for volunteers to participate in a mobile positioning trial study
Statistics Estonia, the University of Tartu Department of Geography and Positium LBS are organising a trial study on mobile positioning with the aim to find out whether mobile positioning can help to determine the place of residence of a person.
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Estonian feature film “Class Reunion” broke many records last year
According to Statistics Estonia, the most popular film in Estonian cinemas in 2016 was the Estonian comedy “Class Reunion”. In the cinema attendance rankings since the restoration of independence, “Class Reunion” came second after James Cameron’s “Avatar”.
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In April, trade growth slowed down
According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2017, the exports of goods decreased by 1% and imports increased by 2% compared to April 2016. A decrease in the exports of electrical equipment significantly contributed to the decline in exports.