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Why does Statistics Estonia ask my enterprise to provide data?
Statistics Estonia collects data about economic and social indicators to give a detailed overview of economic trends and life in Estonia. This year, Statistics Estonia will carry out over one hundred surveys involving more than 26,000 enterprises in total. Is there no other way to get these data?
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Organic farming area and number of organic livestock decreased last year
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2023, the organic farming area in Estonia was 225,300 hectares, representing 22.8% of total utilised agricultural area. 92% of the organic farming area was fully converted and the rest was under conversion. Compared with 2022, the organic farming area decreased by 2.5%, and 78 organic producers ceased activities.
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The happiest people in the Baltics live in Estonia
The results of the Estonian Social Survey show that Estonian people are happier than Latvians and Lithuanians but not nearly as happy as the residents of Finland and Sweden. How happy are people in Estonia compared with other European countries? Here is an overview by Anet Müürsoo, Head of Population and Social Statistics Department at Statistics Estonia.
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Today and 20 years ago. Which EU countries' citizens live in Estonia?
While at the beginning of the new century it was mainly the inhabitants of Estonia who eagerly moved elsewhere in Europe, today more and more citizens of other European Union countries are settling in Estonia. Kristjan Erik Loik, leading analyst at Statistics Estonia, takes a look at who has arrived here in the last 20 years.
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Wage pressure keeps the construction price index rising
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the construction price index in the 3rd quarter of 2017 was 0.9% compared to the previous quarter and 1.7% compared to the 3rd quarter of 2016.
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The industrial producer price index did not change in September
According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2017, the producer price index of industrial output changed by 0.0% compared to August and by 4.5% compared to September 2016.
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In August, trade increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2017, the exports of goods increased by 8% and imports by 12% compared to August 2016. Increased exports and imports of mineral products and mechanical appliances contributed to trade growth.
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In August, more tourists stayed in accommodation establishments
According to Statistics Estonia, 435,000 domestic and foreign tourists stayed in Estonian accommodation establishments in August 2017, which is 4% more than in August 2016.
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In September, the consumer price index was affected the most by food
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in September 2017 was -0.1% compared to August 2017 and 3.7% compared to September of the previous year.
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The share of compulsory expenditure in the household budget remains unchanged
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2016, a household member spent an average of 408 euros per month, which is 13 euros more than in 2015. Compulsory expenditure, i.e. unavoidable food and dwelling expenses, accounted for 40% of the household budget, remaining at the level of the previous year.
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Statistics Estonia’s Deputy Director General for Information Technology will be Andres Kukke
Andres Kukke will take office as the Deputy Director General for Information Technology of Statistics Estonia on October 16.
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In August, the volume of industrial production was greater than a year ago
According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2017, the production of industrial enterprises increased 5% compared to August 2016. Production increased in mining and quarrying but decreased in the energy sector.
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Stable turnover growth in retail trade continued also in August
According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2017, compared to August of the previous year, the turnover of retail trade enterprises increased 1% at constant prices. Similarly to July, turnover showed a stable one-percent growth also in August compared to the same month of the previous year.
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Harvesting is halfway to completion
According to Statistics Estonia, by 15 September, 57% of the sown area of cereals, 47% of the sown area of rape and turnip rape, and 49% of the area under potatoes had been harvested in Estonia.
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The Dwelling Price Index continued to increase in the 2nd quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2017, the Dwelling Price Index changed by 0.3% compared to the 1st quarter and by 4.8% compared to the 2nd quarter of 2016.