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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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In the 2nd quarter, economy increased 2.2%
According to the flash estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased 2.2% in the 2nd quarter of 2014 compared to the same quarter of 2013.
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In June, the number of tourists staying in accommodation establishments increased
According to Statistics Estonia, 335,000 tourists or 6% more than in the same month of the previous year stayed in accommodation establishments in June. The number of both domestic and foreign tourists increased.
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In June, the decrease in trade decelerated
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2014, exports of goods increased by 1% and imports decreased by 1% at current prices compared to June of the previous year. In the first half-year of this year, the decrease in exports and imports was mostly influenced by a fall in the trade of electrical equipment and transport equipment.
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In July, the monthly change of the consumer price index was influenced the most by the sales of clothing and footwear
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in July 2014 was –0.2% compared to June 2014 and –0.4% compared to July of the previous year.
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Foreign Visitors Survey to begin at border crossing points
Today, on 1 August, Statistics Estonia launches the Foreign Visitors Survey at the border crossing points of Estonia. The survey will be held until the middle of September and aims to determine the expenditures incurred by foreign visitors in Estonia, their travel motivation and behaviour, and satisfaction.
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The growth in retail sales accelerated to some extent in June
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2014 compared to June of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 7% at constant prices. While in May retail sales increased 4% compared to the same month of the previous year, then in June the retail sales growth accelerated to some extent.
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In June, the increase in industrial production continued
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2014, the production of industrial enterprises rose 1% compared to June of the previous year. The production increased in manufacturing and energy, while in mining the production decreased.
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Agriculture in Figures 2013
ISSN 1406-1694
ISBN 978-9985-74-546-5
Kakskeelne: eesti ja inglise
Formaat A6. 64 lk
Ilmus: 28.07.2014
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“Statistical Yearbook of Estonia” describes life in Estonia in figures
Today, on 25 July, Statistics Estonia presents the publication "Eesti statistika aastaraamat 2014. Statistical Yearbook of Estonia", which provides a statistical overview of life in Estonia and comparisons with other European Union countries.
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Statistical Yearbook of Estonia 2014
ISSN 1406-1783
ISBN 978-9985-74-540-3
Kakskeelne: eesti ja inglise
Formaat B5. 440 lk
Ilmus: 25.07.2014
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The construction price index continued to fall in the 2nd quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, the percentage change of the construction price index in the 2nd quarter of 2014 was –0.7% compared to the 1st quarter of 2014 and 0.8% compared to the 2nd quarter of 2013.
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The producer price index of industrial output decreased in June
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2014, the producer price index of industrial output changed by –0.2% compared to May 2014 and by –3.1% compared to June 2013.