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Why does Statistics Estonia ask my enterprise to provide data?
Statistics Estonia collects data about economic and social indicators to give a detailed overview of economic trends and life in Estonia. This year, Statistics Estonia will carry out over one hundred surveys involving more than 26,000 enterprises in total. Is there no other way to get these data?
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Organic farming area and number of organic livestock decreased last year
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2023, the organic farming area in Estonia was 225,300 hectares, representing 22.8% of total utilised agricultural area. 92% of the organic farming area was fully converted and the rest was under conversion. Compared with 2022, the organic farming area decreased by 2.5%, and 78 organic producers ceased activities.
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The happiest people in the Baltics live in Estonia
The results of the Estonian Social Survey show that Estonian people are happier than Latvians and Lithuanians but not nearly as happy as the residents of Finland and Sweden. How happy are people in Estonia compared with other European countries? Here is an overview by Anet Müürsoo, Head of Population and Social Statistics Department at Statistics Estonia.
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Today and 20 years ago. Which EU countries' citizens live in Estonia?
While at the beginning of the new century it was mainly the inhabitants of Estonia who eagerly moved elsewhere in Europe, today more and more citizens of other European Union countries are settling in Estonia. Kristjan Erik Loik, leading analyst at Statistics Estonia, takes a look at who has arrived here in the last 20 years.
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In July, the volume of industrial production increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2016, the production of industrial enterprises increased 2% compared to July of the previous year. Production increased in manufacturing and the energy sector, but decreased in mining and quarrying.
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In the 2nd quarter, the rise in average monthly gross wages and salaries decelerated
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2016, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 1,163 euros and the average hourly gross wages and salaries were 6.91 euros. Compared to the 2nd quarter of 2015, the average monthly gross wages and salaries increased by 7.6% and the average hourly gross wages and salaries by 4.5%. In the 2nd quarter, the annual growth of average monthly gross wages and salaries was slightly slower than in the 1st quarter of 2016.
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Construction volumes increased in the 2nd quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2016 compared to the same quarter of the previous year, the total production of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and foreign countries increased 4%.
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The producer price index of industrial output decreased in July
According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2016, the producer price index of industrial output changed by -0.3% compared to June 2016 and by -1.0% compared to July 2015.
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The level of activity of working-age population in the labour market rose
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.
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The economy grew 0.6% in the 2nd quarter
According to the flash estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased 0.6% in the 2nd quarter of 2016 compared to the 2nd quarter of the 2015.
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In June the number of tourists in accommodation establishments increased
According to Statistics Estonia, 346,000 domestic and foreign tourists stayed in accommodation establishments in June 2016, which was 7% more than in June 2015. The number of both domestic and foreign tourists increased.
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In June, the exports and imports of goods decreased
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2016, the exports and imports of goods both decreased by 2% compared to June of the previous year. The decrease in trade was mostly influenced by a significant drop in the exports and imports of mineral products.
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In July, the annual change of the consumer price index was influenced the most by transport
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in July 2016 was 0.0% compared to June 2016 and -0.1% compared to July of the previous year.
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In June, the volume of industrial production decreased
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2016, the production of industrial enterprises decreased 5% compared to June of the previous year. Production decreased in mining and quarrying and manufacturing, but increased in the energy sector.
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In June, the turnover growth of retail trade enterprises decelerated
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2016 compared to June 2015, the turnover of retail trade enterprises increased 4% at constant prices. While in May the turnover increased 8% compared to the same month of the previous year, in June the turnover growth decelerated.
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“Statistical Yearbook of Estonia” describes life in Estonia in figures
Today, on 27 July, Statistics Estonia presents the publication “Eesti statistika aastaraamat 2016. Statistical Yearbook of Estonia”, which provides a statistical overview of life in Estonia and comparisons with other European Union countries.