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Survey reveals whether adults in Estonia are as clever as our children

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The international Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC), which aims to collect data on people’s everyday competencies such as literacy, numeracy, information-seeking, use of computers and information technology, as well as their education and work experience, begins today. This is the second time that Estonia has participated in the survey.

Everyone living in Estonia is welcome to fill in a short e-questionnaire for the Census

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From today until 22 January 2022, the e-questionnaire for the Population and Housing Census is open. Everyone living in Estonia is welcome to respond to the e-census. Only people who are included in the survey sample may expect a phone call or visit from a census taker if they have not filled in the e-questionnaire.

Comparative survey of household and place of residence data to begin in May

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Today, Statistics Estonia presented at a press conference a comparative survey of household and place of residence data. The survey, taking place from May until October, is conducted to test the quality of the methodology of the register-based population and housing census. 30,000 persons will be surveyed.

In July, the volume of industrial production decreased

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According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2015, the production of industrial enterprises decreased 6% compared to July of the previous year. Production decreased in manufacturing, energy production and mining.

In May, the volume of industrial production decreased

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According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2016, the production of industrial enterprises decreased 2% compared to May of the previous year. Production decreased in the energy sector and in mining and quarrying, but increased in manufacturing.

President Kersti Kaljulaid visited Statistics Estonia

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Today, President Kersti Kaljulaid visited Statistics Estonia to learn about the opportunities to use big data and experimental statistics to produce official statistics and improve the physical and social environment of Estonian people.

More tourists staying in accommodation establishments

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According to Statistics Estonia, 3.8 million tourists stayed in Estonian accommodation establishments in 2019. The total number of nights spent was 7 million. 59% were foreign tourists and 41% were domestic tourists.

Average wages and salaries rose last year, while real wages fell

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In 2022, the average monthly gross wages and salaries in Estonian companies, institutions, and organisations were 1,685 euros, which is 8.9% more than in 2021. However, the average real wages decreased by 8.8% to 1,358 euros last year.

Water

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Water is a natural resource without which there would be no life on earth. Clean groundwater is produced over a long period of time and therefore needs to be used sustainably. Human activity affects both the cleanliness and availability of fresh water. Water quality may, for example, be affected by chemical residues from sewage treatment plants and arable land. In the course of production and other activities, pollution of water bodies, surface water and groundwater must be avoided so that clean water remains available. Water statistics show how much water is consumed in Estonia; how many