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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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The biggest share of exports and imports of services was held by transportation and storage
According to Statistics Estonia, in the first half of 2015, the biggest share of exports and imports of services was held by transportation and storage, which gave 31% of Estonia’s total services exports and 17% of total services imports.
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In the 2nd quarter, the increase in the Dwelling Price Index continued
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2015, the Dwelling Price Index changed by 3.3% compared to the 1st quarter and by 10.5% compared to the 2nd quarter of 2014.
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In August, the producer price index of industrial output increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2015, the producer price index of industrial output changed by 0.6% compared to July 2015 and by -2.3% compared to August 2014.
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The possibilities offered by e-commerce are increasingly popular
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2015, 88% of households in Estonia had access to the Internet at home. The share of people using e-commerce has increased.
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In July foreign trade decreased
According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2015, exports of goods decreased by 6% and imports by 4% compared to July of the previous year. The decrease in exports and imports was mostly influenced by a fall in the trade of electrical equipment and mineral products.
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In July, the number of tourists in accommodation establishments increased
According to Statistics Estonia, 458,800 tourists used the services of accommodation establishments in July 2015, which is 4% more than in July 2014. The number of both foreign and domestic tourists increased.
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Economy grew in the 2nd quarter
According to the second estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased 2.0% in the 2nd quarter of 2015 compared to the 2nd quarter of the previous year.
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In August, the consumer price index was influenced the most by motor fuel
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in August 2015 was -0.3% compared to July 2015 and also -0.3% compared to August of the previous year.
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In the 2nd quarter, the number of job vacancies increased
According to Statistics Estonia, there were 8,500 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions and organisations of Estonia in the 2nd quarter of 2015. The number of job vacancies increased by 16.5% compared to the previous quarter and by 11.0% compared to the 2nd quarter of 2014.
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The profit of the business sector decreased in the 2nd quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2015, the total profit of the business sector was 724 million euros, which was 15% less than in the same period a year ago.
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In the 2nd quarter, the average monthly gross wages and salaries rose almost six per cent year over year
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2015, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 1,082 euros. Compared to the 1st quarter, the average monthly gross wages and salaries increased by 7.1%, and compared to the 2nd quarter of 2014, the average monthly gross wages and salaries increased by 5.8%.
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In July the growth in retail sales continued
According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2015 compared to July of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 9% at constant prices.