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GDP flash estimate: recession slowed down in Q2
According to Statistics Estonia's preliminary estimate, the decline in the gross domestic product (GDP) slowed down in the second quarter of 2024. GDP fell by approximately 1.7% compared with the second quarter of 2023.
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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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In the 3rd quarter the average monthly gross wages (salaries) and the real wages grew
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2011, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 809 euros and the average hourly gross wages and salaries were 4.82 euros. Compared to the 3rd quarter of the previous year, the average monthly gross wages and salaries grew 6.6% and the average hourly gross wages and salaries by 4.7%.
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Producer price indices decreased in October compared to the previous month
According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2011, the change in producer price index of industrial output was -0.1% compared to September and 3.3% compared to October of the previous year.
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Competition to find enumerators extended in three counties
Statistics Estonia has extended the application period for enumerator jobs until 28 November in Tallinn, Harju county, Tartu county and Ida-Viru county where there have not been enough applicants. Over 6,900 applications in total have been submitted to the competition.
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The map applications of the coming population census are showcased at the National Library
Today, on 16 November, the geographic information systems (GIS) and geography day is held at the National Library of Estonia from 10:00 to 17:00. Among other things, visitors can see the map applications created for the Population and Housing Census which begins at the end of this year.
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Unemployment decreased in the 3rd quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2011, the unemployed persons numbered 77,000 and the unemployment rate was 10.9%. The unemployment of men decreased more than that of women.
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Economy grew 7.9% in the 3rd quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, by flash estimates, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased by 7.9% in the 3rd quarter of 2011 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
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Majority of Estonia’s inhabitants aware of the upcoming Census
83% of Estonia’s inhabitants are aware of the upcoming Population and Housing Census, revealed a survey conducted by the research agency Faktum & Ariko. The majority of the respondents believed that the Census was necessary.
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In September a lot of tourists stayed in accommodation establishments
According to Statistics Estonia, in September, 212,000 domestic and foreign tourists stayed in accommodation establishments of Estonia, which was 15% more than in September a year ago. Compared to September of the previous year, the number of tourists from Russia and the United Kingdom increased the most.
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In September the trade deficit was the smallest of this year
According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2011, exports from Estonia amounted to 1.1 billion euros and imports to Estonia also to 1.1 billion euros at current prices. The trade deficit was 4 million euros, which is the smallest deficit of this year.
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Annual change of consumer price index was mainly influenced by housing in October
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index was -0.1% in October 2011 compared to September and 4.4% compared to October of the previous year.
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Estonia-wide series of debates “Estonia’s Most Important Debate” will focus on population
On Monday, 7 November, the Estonian Debating Society and Statistics Estonia will launch a series of debates, called “Estonia’s Most Important Debate”, focussing on population issues. During the week, researchers and politicians will debate with young people in six different locations in Estonia.
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More than 6,600 persons apply for enumerator’s post
Yesterday, on 3 November the competition for enumerator’s post came to an end. As total, over 6,600 persons wish to become an enumerator in different regions of Estonia.