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Estonian residents have become more aware of the importance of travel insurance

The 2024 major revision of Estonia’s GDP has been completed

Latest UN projection: world population will continue to grow for at least another 60 years

GDP flash estimate: recession slowed down in Q2

Young workers are turning away from the information and communication sector

Sown area of potatoes smaller than ever before

According to preliminary data of Statistics Estonia and the Agricultural Registers and Information Board (ARIB), the utilised agricultural area this year is 983,400 hectares, which is 4,400 hectares less than in 2023. There has been a slight decrease in arable land, as well as in the area of fruit and berry plantations. The sown area of potatoes, which has been in decline for a long time, continues the trend and is 8% smaller in 2024 than the year before.

Information for API users: data on the travelling of Estonian residents are published in separate tables from 28 June

As of 28 June, annual and quarterly data on the travelling of Estonian residents are published in separate tables. The changes will primarily affect users accessing these data with a machine-to-machine interface.

The wedding season has begun! What do the latest marriage statistics reveal?

Newly published data from Statistics Estonia show that 41% of all marriages of Estonian residents took place during the summer months. The most popular day for tying the knot was Friday the 7th of July. What other fascinating facts emerge from the 2023 marriage statistics?

New population projection shows that Estonia’s population will decrease

Although the population has grown for the last seven years, the latest projection predicts a decrease in Estonia’s population by 2085.

In the second quarter, the average wages and salaries were 1,693 euros

Population increased but births continued to fall

The population of Estonia decreased, mainly due to the high number of deaths

In October, the monthly change of the consumer price index was influenced the most by a seasonal decrease in the prices of vegetables and fruit

According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in October 2016 was -0.3% compared to September 2016 and 0.6% compared to October of the previous year.

The stable turnover growth of retail trade enterprises continued in September

According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2016 compared to September 2015, the turnover of retail trade enterprises increased 5% at constant prices. Turnover has shown a stable five-percent growth for the second month in succession compared to the same month of the previous year.

In September, the volume of industrial production increased

According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2016, the production of industrial enterprises increased 7% compared to September of the previous year. Production increased in manufacturing and the energy sector, but decreased in mining and quarrying.

Construction price index took an upturn in the 3rd quarter due to the increasing costs of construction materials

According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2016, the construction price index increased 0.7% compared to the 2nd quarter of 2016 and fell by 0.7% compared to the 3rd quarter of 2015.

The producer price index of industrial output increased in September

According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2016, the producer price index of industrial output changed by 0.1% compared to August 2016 and by -0.9% compared to September 2015.

In August, the number of tourists in accommodation establishments increased

According to Statistics Estonia, in August, domestic and foreign tourists having stayed in Estonian accommodation establishments numbered 417,000, which was 6% more than in August 2015.

The share of compulsory expenditure in the household budget has decreased

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2015, a household member spent an average of 395 euros per month – 106 euros more than in 2012. At the same time, there has been a decrease in the share of compulsory expenditure in the household budget.

In August, the trade deficit was at the lowest level of this year

According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2016, the exports of goods increased by 12% and imports by 8% compared to August of the previous year. Export growth was faster than import growth and reduced the trade deficit, which was at the lowest level of this year.

In September, the annual change of the consumer price index was influenced the most by alcoholic beverages and tobacco

According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in September 2016 was 0.2% compared to August 2016 and 1.0% compared to September of the previous year.

In August, the turnover growth of retail trade enterprises accelerated to some extent

According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2016 compared to August 2015, the turnover of retail trade enterprises increased 5% at constant prices. While in July, the turnover increased 2% compared to the same month of the previous year, then in August the growth accelerated to some extent.

In August, the volume of industrial production increased

According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2016, the production of industrial enterprises increased 1% compared to August of the previous year. Production increased in the energy sector, but decreased in manufacturing and in mining and quarrying.

Quarterly Bulletin of Statistics Estonia_3-16

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