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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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In January, the consumer price index increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2018, the change of the consumer price index was 0.4% compared to December 2017 and 3.5% compared to January 2017.
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In 2017, the number of tourists in accommodation establishments increased
According to Statistics Estonia, 3.5 million domestic and foreign tourists stayed in the accommodation establishments of Estonia in 2017, i.e. 7% more than in 2016.
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In 2017, the volume of industrial production increased
According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2017, the production of industrial enterprises rose 8% compared to the previous year. Production volume increased in energy, mining and manufacturing.
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In December, the turnover of retail trade enterprises increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in December 2017, compared to December 2016, the turnover of retail trade enterprises increased 1% at constant prices.
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Milk production increased slightly
According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, the production of milk amounted to 791,800 tonnes in 2017, which is 1% more than the year before. The number of dairy cows increased slightly by the end of the year and also the average annual milk production per cow increased.
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Good yield slightly compensated for harvesting losses
According to Statistics Estonia, the average yield of cereals was 3,967 tonnes per hectare in 2017. This is a very good result given the weather conditions in the previous year.
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Construction price index increased last year
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2017, the construction price index increased 1.5% compared to the average of 2016.
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The industrial producer price index decreased in December
According to Statistics Estonia, in December 2017, the producer price index of industrial output changed by -0.6% compared to November and by 2.7% compared to December 2016.
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The population of Estonia increased last year
According to Statistics Estonia, the preliminary estimate of the population of Estonia as at 1 January 2018 was 1,318,700, which is 3,070 persons more than at the same time a year ago.
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In November 2017, trade increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2017 compared to November 2016, the exports of goods increased by 8% and imports by 9%. The growth in exports and imports was broad-based, a small increase occurred in most commodity sections.
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In December, the consumer price index was affected the most by food and alcoholic beverages
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in December 2017 was -0.3% compared to November 2017 and 3.4% compared to December 2016.
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The greatest impact on the annual change of the consumer price index came from food
According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index increased 3.4% in 2017 compared to the average of 2016.