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Retail trade turnover fell in September

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According to Statistics Estonia, in September, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 886 million euros. Compared with September 2021, turnover decreased by 6% at constant prices.

General government deficit decreased last year, the debt level was stable (corrected on 24.03.2023)

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According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2022, the Estonian general government deficit was 1% and the debt level was 18% of the gross domestic product (GDP). At the end of last year, the total expenditures of the general government exceeded revenues by 335 million euros.

Two out of five adults would have liked to study more last year

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According to Statistics Estonia, an estimated 80% of the population aged 20–64 participated in adult education in the previous year*. Participation in adult education is higher among women, younger age groups, people with higher educational attainment, and native speakers of Estonian. Self-development has become considerably more popular among 50–64-year-olds. At the same time, the results indicate that two out of five adults would have liked to study more.

Higher education

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After graduating from secondary school, young people face several choices. One option is to enrol in a higher education institution. The higher education system in Estonia has three levels: professional higher education and Bachelor’s study; Master’s study; Doctoral study. Each student can decide whether to complete all three levels of education or finish studies after receiving a professional education diploma, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Usually, the acquired level of education and the field of education determine one’s career path. Higher education statistics provide the following

The Estonian economy contracted by 1.3% last year

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According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in the fourth quarter of 2022, the gross domestic product (GDP), which shows how the Estonian economy is doing, declined by 4.1% compared with the same period of 2021. The GDP at current prices was 10 billion euros.

Analysis of social gaps

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How great is inequality in Estonia and how is it divided? As part of the analysis, 11 person profiles were created to depict social gaps and inequality in Estonia. The profiles included a person’s household type, number of children in the household, as well as age, sex, education, ethnic nationality, place of residence, disability and its degree, income, employment, benefits received, distance between place of residence and place of work, health status and satisfaction with life.

Museum attendance on the rise (corrected on 23.05.2023)

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According to Statistics Estonia, there were nearly 2.5 million museum visits in Estonia in 2022. Museum attendance has increased compared with the previous years but is still below the pre-pandemic level.

Banking and financial markets

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The financial sector is one of the fastest growing and changing sectors in the world. Financial institutions manage funds, invest or manage assets and shares, provide leasing services and loans, manage loan offices and provide financial advice. Almost all people come into contact with financial institutions, for example by using a current account, depositing money or collecting a pension, applying for a bank loan to buy a home, a car, etc. Statistics on credit institutions, payment and settlement systems, savings and loan associations and leasing enterprises are collected and published by

General government continued in small deficit

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According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2017, the Estonian general government deficit was 0.3% and the gross debt level was 9% of the gross domestic product.

Population projection

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What might happen to Estonia's population in the next few decade and what will be the percentage of children, young people, working- and retirement-aged people in the population? Population projections show how the composition of the population is likely to change in a certain time span. When preparing population projections, current trends in births, deaths and migration are extended to the future. However, many variables need to be taken into account, such as the number of children and the age of mothers, mortality in different age groups, the age distribution of the migrating population and