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Last year, there were fewer unemployed persons, but the duration of unemployment increased

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According to Statistics Estonia, in 2021, the labour force participation rate was 71.1%, the employment rate was 66.7%, and the unemployment rate was 6.2%. There were 43,100 unemployed persons, which is 4,800 less than in 2020.

The level of activity of working-age population in the labour market rose

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According to Statistics Estonia, the unemployment rate was 6.5% and the employment rate was 66.9% in the 2nd quarter of 2015. The number of persons active in the labour market exceeded 700,000 for the first time.

The year end saw a change in the labour market

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According to Statistics Estonia, the unemployment rate was 6.2%, the employment rate was 65.2% and the labour force participation rate was 69.4% in 2015. The unemployment level was significantly lower and the employment rate and labour force participation rate higher than in 2014. Compared to 2014, labour market indicators improved thanks to the results of the first three quarters, whereas in the 4th quarter the situation changed.

Long-term unemployment has significantly decreased

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According to Statistics Estonia, the unemployment rate was 6.5% and the employment rate was 65.1% in the 2nd quarter of 2015. Compared to the second quarters of the previous years, the number of long-term unemployed persons fell under 20,000 for the first time after the recession.

New statistical publication analyses social inequality in Estonian society

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Today, on 11 January, Statistics Estonia presents its new publication Social Trends, which examines the coping, quality of life and well-being of households.

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2019 Children’s Subjective Well-Being in Local and International Perspectives 2018 Quarterly Bulletin of Statistics Estonia_1-18 Quarterly Bulletin of Statistics Estonia_2-18 Quarterly Bulletin of Statistics Estonia_3-18 Quarterly Bulletin of Statistics Estonia_4-18 Indicators of Sustainable Development 2017 Quarterly Bulletin of Statistics Estonia_1-17 Quarterly Bulletin of Statistics Estonia_2-17 Quarterly Bulletin of Statistics Estonia_3-17 Quarterly Bulletin of Statistics Estonia_4_17 Economic and Labour Market Trends 2016 Regional Development in Estonia Statistical Yearbook of Estonia

Gender-based information and earnings projections added to Statistics Estonia’s application

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The earnings application, first published more than a year ago, was upgraded by Statistics Estonia together with the Commissioner for Equal Opportunities, University of Tartu, Tallinn University of Technology and the Social Insurance Board. More occupational groups, comparison of males’ and females’ monthly earnings, and earnings and pension projections were added to the application.

Employment rate at highest for 20 years

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According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2017, the employment rate was 68.3%, the unemployment rate 5.2% and the labour force participation rate 72%. Compared to the 3rd quarter of 2016, the unemployment rate fell and the employment rate reached its highest level for 20 years.

SHARE survey about to begin across Europe

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At the end of October, SHARE survey will begin again. The survey is used to collect data on health, ageing and retirement of people aged 50 and older.

Social protection expenditure on the rise

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In 2017, the social protection field was mostly characterised by growth trends: the average old-age pension exceeded 400 euros, labour market measures are being used more and there is a greater variety of them, the expenditure on family allowances increased and new allowances for large families were added. The number of old-age pensioners and subsistence benefit recipients has declined.