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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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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.
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At the beginning of the year retail sales accelerated to some extent
According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2014 compared to January 2013, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 7% at constant prices.
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Construction volumes stayed on the level of the previous year
According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2013 the total production of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and in foreign countries amounted to 2.2 billion euros, which is 0.7% more than in 2012. If only the Estonian construction market is considered, the construction volumes grew 2%.
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In the 4th quarter the growth of the average monthly gross wages and salaries slightly decelerated
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 4th quarter of 2013, the monthly wages and salaries increased 7.6% compared to the 4th quarter of 2012.
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The producer price index of industrial output increased by 0.4% in January
According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2014, the producer price index of industrial output changed by 0.4% compared to December 2013 and by –0.2 % compared to January 2013.
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Statistics Estonia made a new population projection until 2040
According to Statistics Estonia’s projection, if the current demographic trends continue, the population of Estonia will decrease by 125,000 in the next roughly 30 years due to negative natural increase and negative net migration. Thus, the projected population of Estonia in 2040 will be 1,195,000.
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Unemployment increased slightly at the end of the year
According to Statistics Estonia, unemployed persons numbered 59,000 and the unemployment rate was 8.7% in the 4th quarter of 2013. Although the annual average unemployment rate was lower than in 2012, the decline of unemployment has slowed down.
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The total number of real estate transactions increased last year
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2013, 41,650 purchase-sale transactions of real estate in the total value of 2.0 billion euros were notarised. In 2013, the number of transactions increased by 15% compared to 2012 and the total value of transactions increased by 18%.
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In 2013, a record number of tourists stayed in accommodation establishments
According to Statistics Estonia, 1.9 million foreign tourists and over a million domestic tourists used the services of accommodation establishments in 2013. The total number of tourists increased 5% compared to 2012.
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Economic growth stopped in the 4th quarter
According to the flash estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia in the 4th quarter of 2013 stayed at the same level compared to the 4th quarter of 2012. In 2013, the Estonian economy grew 0.7% compared to the previous year.
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Last year Estonia’s trade decreased
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2013, exports of goods decreased by 2% and imports by 1% at current prices, compared to 2012. In 2013, exports and imports decreased after three years of successive growth.
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The consumer price index in January was mainly influenced by food
According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2014 compared to December 2013, the change of the consumer price index was 0.4%, and 1.1% when compared to January of the previous year.
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2013 was a successful year for Estonian industry
According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2013 the production of industrial enterprises grew 3% compared to the previous year. Both export sales and the sales on the domestic market increased.