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What is the income of Estonian people? Do urban dwellers earn a higher income than the rural population? What is the average income per household member in Estonia? Income is a much broader concept than wages. In addition to wages or salaries, it includes income from business and rental of land and other property, as well as regular payments from other households (e.g. alimony), property income, income tax refunds and social benefits, such as old-age pension, child allowance, etc. In order to get an overview of the income of Estonian people, Statistics Estonia collects data on income

Consumer price index continued to fall in October

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According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in October 2020 was -0.5% compared to September 2020 and -1.5% compared to October 2019. Year on year, goods were 0.9% and services 2.4% cheaper.

Motor fuel and food had the biggest impact on the consumer price index

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According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in September 2020 was -0.3% compared to August 2020 and -1.1% compared to September 2019. Year on year, goods were 0.7% and services 1.7% cheaper.

Increased turnover shows that retail trade enterprises have adjusted to restrictions

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According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2021, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 656 million euros. Compared to April 2020, turnover increased by 23% at constant prices – the increase was mainly the result of both trade enterprises and consumers adjusting to the restrictions related to the coronavirus crisis.

In May, trade grew again by a half

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According to Statistics Estonia, in May, exports of goods increased by 47% and imports by 50% year on year. Trade growth was influenced in addition to last year’s low reference base by exports and imports of mineral fuels, electrical equipment and transport equipment.