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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

Construction volumes stayed on the level of the previous year in the 2nd quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2013 compared to the same quarter of the previous year, the total production of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and foreign countries grew 0.4%. In Estonia the construction activities increased 4%, but in foreign countries the construction volumes decreased nearly by a third.

PHC 2011: Number of households with children is decreasing

According to the data of the 2011 Population and Housing Census (PHC 2011), there were 599,832 households in Estonia. Compared to the previous, 2000 Population Census, the share of households with children younger than 18 years of age has decreased from 33.6% to 25.2%.

The producer price index of industrial output decreased in July

According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2013, the producer price index of industrial output changed by –2.2% compared to June and by 3.5% compared to July 2012.

In the 2nd quarter unemployment decreased

According to Statistics Estonia, the unemployment rate declined to 8.1% in the 2nd quarter of 2013. The number of the long-term unemployed decreased remarkably.

Economy grew 1.3% in the 2nd quarter

According to the flash estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased by 1.3% in the 2nd quarter of 2013 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

In June more tourists stayed in accommodation establishments than a year ago

According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2013, 4% more tourists stayed in accommodation establishments than in the same month of the previous year. The number of domestic tourists as well as foreign tourists increased.

In June exports of goods declined

According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2013, exports of goods decreased by 5% at current prices while imports remained at the same level compared to June of the previous year. Exports declined to three main partner countries.

The monthly change in the consumer price index in July was mainly influenced by electricity and vegetables

According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index was -0.1% in July 2013 compared to June and 3.4% compared to July of the previous year.

In June, the increase in retail sales was mostly influenced by the grocery stores

According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2013 compared to June of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 4% at constant prices. The increase in sales was mostly influenced by grocery stores, where the retail sales increased 4%.

In June the growth of industrial production continued

According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2013, the production of industrial enterprises increased by 5% compared to June of the previous year. The growth in the production was most of all influenced by the manufacture of electronic products, and production of electricity and peat.

PHC 2011: Education has an essential impact on the health behaviour of the population

According to the data of the 2011 Population and Housing Census (PHC 2011), 388,077 persons or 30% of Estonian residents suffered from some long-term illness or health problem. People with higher education suffer from long-term illnesses on average two times less than persons with basic or lower education.

Agriculture in Figures 2012

ISSN 1406-1694
ISBN 978-9985-74-532-8

Kakskeelne: eesti ja inglise
Formaat A6. 64 lk
Ilmus: 30.07.2013

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