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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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In May more tourists stayed in accommodation establishments than a year ago
According to Statistics Estonia, 274,000 tourists stayed in accommodation establishments in May. There were 2% more foreign tourists and 9% more domestic tourists than in the same month of the previous year.
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In May foreign trade decreased
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2014, exports of goods decreased by 9% and imports by 4% at current prices compared to May of the previous year. The decrease in exports and imports was mostly influenced by a fall in the trade of electrical equipment and mechanical appliances.
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In June 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 June 2014 was 0.0% compared to May 2014 and –0.4% compared to June of the previous year.
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In May the increase in industrial production continued
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2014, the production of industrial enterprises rose 2% compared to May of the previous year. The production increased in manufacturing, mining and energy.
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The growth in retail sales decelerated in May
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2014 compared to May of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 4% at constant prices. In April retail sales increased 8% compared to the same month of the previous year, while in May the retail sales growth decelerated.
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The Dwelling Price Index increased in the 1st quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2014, the Dwelling Price Index changed by 4.8% compared to the 4th quarter of 2013 and by 17.5% compared to the 1st quarter of the previous year.
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The producer price index of industrial output continued to increase in May
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2014, the producer price index of industrial output changed by 0.7% compared to April 2014 and by –0.5% compared to May 2013.
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Statistics Estonia invites students to participate in the competition for the young statistician’s grant
Once again, Statistics Estonia announces the competition for the young statistician’s grant named after Albert Pullerits. This year, the subject areas are population and social life.
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In 2013 the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 949 euros
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2013, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 949 euros and the average hourly gross wages and salaries were 5.73 euros. Compared to 2012, the average monthly gross wages and salaries increased 7.0% and the average hourly gross wages and salaries increased 7.3%.
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The income of employees increased in all counties last year
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2013, the average monthly gross income per employee was 900 euros. Compared to 2012, the average gross income increased in all counties.
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In April, the number of tourists using the services of accommodation establishments increased
According to Statistics Estonia, more than 200,000 tourists used the services of accommodation establishments in April 2014. The number of foreign tourists increased by 11% and that of domestic tourists by 5% compared to April of the previous year.