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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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PHC 2011: The share of Estonian citizens in the population has increased
According to the preliminary data of the 2011 Population and Housing Census, of the 1,294,236 enumerated permanent residents in Estonia, 1,101,761 are Estonian citizens. Compared to the previous census, the share of Estonian citizens has increased from 80% to 85%.
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In the 2nd quarter unemployment decreased
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2012, the number of unemployed persons decreased to 71,000 and the unemployment rate to 10.2%. The situation of young people on the labour market has not improved this year.
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Deceleration of economic growth continued in the 2nd quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, by flash estimates, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased by 2.0% in the 2nd quarter of 2012 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
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Record number of tourists stayed in accommodation establishments in the 1st half-year
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st half-year of 2012, 1.24 million tourists stayed in the accommodation establishments of Estonia, which was 6% more than last year and more than in the 1st half-year of any previous year.
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In June the trade deficit increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2012, exports of goods from Estonia increased by 7% at current prices and imports to Estonia by 14% compared to June of the previous year. Faster growth in imports compared to exports increased also the trade deficit.
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In July, the consumer price index was influenced the most by housing expenditures
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index was 0.2% in July 2012 compared to June and 3.6% compared to July of the previous year.
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The industrial production decreased in June
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2012, the production of industrial enterprises decreased by 4% compared to the same month of the previous year. The main reason for causing the decline was the decrease in energy and mining production.
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The stable growth in retail sales continued in June
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2012, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 7% at constant prices compared to June of the previous year.
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Agriculture in Figures 2011
ISSN 1406-1694
ISBN 978-9985-74-516-8
Kakskeelne: eesti ja inglise
Formaat A6. 64 lk
Ilmus: 30.07.2012
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Statistical Yearbook of Estonia describes the life of Estonia in figures
Statistics Estonia presents today, on 27 July, the publication "Eesti statistika aastaraamat 2012. Statistical Yearbook of Estonia", which provides an overview of the life in Estonia last year in comparison with earlier years and in other European Union countries.
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Statistical Yearbook of Estonia 2012
ISSN 1406-1783
ISBN 978-9985-74-507-6
Kakskeelne: eesti ja inglise
Formaat B5. 440 lk
Ilmus: 27.07.2012
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International award for using the Geographical Information Systems in the Population Census
Statistics Estonia was acknowledged with the international Esri SAG award for successful using of the Geographical Information Systems during the 2011 Population and Housing Census.