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Latest UN projection: world population will continue to grow for at least another 60 years
The most populous country is India, and the world's population will continue to increase until at least 2084. This is according to the population projection published by the United Nations in July.
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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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Choir singing is the most popular cultural activity in Estonia
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2008 there were 73,000 persons in Estonia engaged in different cultural activities. The most popular activity was choir singing.
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The OECD expert group will visit Estonia
From 16–18 June the expert group of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) will be visiting Statistics Estonia in order to elaborate the report estimating the ability of Estonia to meet the statistical requirements for joining the OECD.
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In April the number of tourists in accommodation establishments increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in April 152,000 tourists stayed in accommodation establishments of Estonia, which was 22% more than in March.
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In April exports and imports decreased significantly
According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in April 2009 exports of goods from Estonia amounted to 7.7 billion kroons at current prices and imports to Estonia 9.5 billion kroons. Compared to April of the previous year, both exports and imports decreased about 40%.
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In the 1st quarter the decline in economy was 15.1%
According to the first estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia decreased by 15.1% in the 1st quarter of 2009 compared to the same quarter in the previous year.
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Consumer price index in May
According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index fell by 0.3% in May 2009 compared to May 2008 and was 0.0% compared to April 2009.
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Luca Ascoli: Estonian financial statistics are on a high level
On 4–5 June, the Eurostat committee assessing the correspondence of the methodology of Member States’ financial statistics to the international standards was visiting Statistics Estonia.
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Entrepreneurs’ profit decreased considerably
According to Statistics Estonia, the profit of the enterprise sector decreased by 79% in the 1st quarter of 2009 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
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Eurostat Committee will visit Estonia
On 4–5 June, the Eurostat committee estimating the correspondence of the methodology of Member States’ financial statistics to the international standards will visit Statistics Estonia.
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One tenth of children are living in jobless households
According to Statistics Estonia, compared to the 1st quarter of the previous year, the number of children living in jobless households increased two times.
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In April the decrease in retail sales continued
According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2009 compared to April of the previous year the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises decreased 15% at constant prices.
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The decrease in industrial production deepened in April
According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2009 compared to April of the previous year, the production of industrial enterprises decreased 34%.