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Stable growth in retail sales continued in September

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According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2015 compared to September of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 9% at constant prices. In the last four months, retail sales have been increasing steadily by 8–9% compared to the same month of the previous year.

In the 2nd quarter, the number of job vacancies exceeded 9,000

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According to Statistics Estonia, there were about 9,500 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions and organisations of Estonia in the 2nd quarter of 2016. The previous time when the number job vacancies exceeded 9,000 was in 2008. The number of job vacancies increased by 15% compared to the previous quarter and by 13% compared to the 2nd quarter of 2015.

In August, the growth in retail sales decelerated slightly

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According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2015 compared to August of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 8% at constant prices. In July, the retail sales increased 9% compared to the same month of the previous year, whereas in August the retail sales growth decelerated slightly.

In November, the turnover growth of retail trade enterprises accelerated

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According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2016 compared to November 2015, the turnover of retail trade enterprises increased 7% at constant prices. While in October the turnover increased 2% compared to the same month of the previous year, then in November the growth accelerated.

In the 4th quarter the Estonian economy grew 2.7%

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According to the flash estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased 2.7% in the 4th quarter of 2014 compared to the 4th quarter of 2013. The annual GDP growth in 2014 was 1.8% compared to the previous year.

Culture

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Estonian people love culture. The tradition of song and dance celebration has been a part of the Estonian identity for one and a half centuries, and it has helped people feel connected even in difficult times. Nowadays, people often go to concerts and the library, visit cultural objects, see films and plays, participate in amateur folk culture groups or cultural life in general. Culture statistics provide data, for example, on theatre, cinema, music, exhibitions and publishing. Every two years, Statistics Estonia studies in more detail the consumption and availability of culture, cultural

Exports and imports reached a record high in March

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According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2022, Estonia’s exports of goods increased by 35% and imports by 31% compared to March 2021. Compared to the first quarter of last year, exports grew by 30% and imports by 34%. In March and in the first quarter as a whole, trade was primarily boosted by the increased exports and imports of mineral fuels and electricity.

In June the growth in retail sales accelerated even more

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According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2015 compared to June of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 10% at constant prices. Retail sales increased 6% in April and 8% in May compared to the same month of the previous year, whereas in June the retail sales growth accelerated even more.

In July the growth in retail sales continued

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According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2015 compared to July of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 9% at constant prices.

In March, the turnover growth of retail trade enterprises accelerated

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According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2017, compared to March 2016, the turnover of retail trade enterprises increased 6% at constant prices. While in February the turnover increased 1% compared to the same month of the previous year, in March the growth accelerated.