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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

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.

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?

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 September, Estonia’s foreign trade climbed to a record level

According to Statistics Estonia, in September, exports of goods increased by 30% and imports by 37% year on year. In the third quarter, exports grew by 34% and imports by 35%.

Poverty fell among households with three or more children but grew among single parents

According to Statistics Estonia, 2.2% of the population of Estonia lived in absolute poverty and 20.6% lived at risk of poverty in 2020. Compared to 2019, both the share of people who lived at risk of poverty and who lived in absolute poverty fell by 0.1 percentage points.

In October, price changes related to transport and housing had the biggest impact on the consumer price index

According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2021, the consumer price index fell by 0.2% compared to September 2021 and rose by 7.0% compared to October 2020. Goods were 6.0% and services 8.9% more expensive than in October last year.

The rise in the volume of industrial production continued in September (corrected on 01.11.2021)

According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2021, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 9% year on year. Production increased by 20% in energy production and by 8% in manufacturing, but decreased by 2% in mining.

The turnover of retail trade enterprises grew significantly in September

According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2021, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 791 million euros. Compared to September 2020, turnover increased by 17% at constant prices.

Film production is in full swing in Estonia, but admissions have decreased by a half (corrected on 25.10.2021)

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2020, there were 25 full-length films produced in Estonia, including 12 feature films, 12 documentaries and one animation.

Peer review committee praised the work of Statistics Estonia and gave first recommendations for the future

Following the peer review of Statistics Estonia last month, the peer review team has given first recommendations to Statistics Estonia. The feedback highlighted strong statistical legislation in Estonia, the agency’s role in data governance and consistent work to improve the quality of databases and questionnaires.

In the third quarter, the construction price index was again boosted by the rising prices of materials

According to Statistics Estonia, in the third quarter of 2021, the construction price index increased by 5.1% compared to the second quarter and by 11.8% compared to the third quarter of 2020.

In September, the producer price index of industrial output rose by over 19%

In September 2021, the producer price index of industrial output, which expresses changes in the producer prices of industrial goods manufactured in Estonia for the domestic market and for export, increased by 2.8% compared to August 2021 and by 19.2% compared to September 2020.

Updating data in the population register launches the first stage of the census

The big Estonian population e-census, which begins at the end of the year, is largely based on register data. For reliable census results, all Estonian residents are invited in the next few months to check and, if necessary, correct population register data concerning their education, ethnicity, place of residence and contacts.

Trade grew by over 40% in August year on year

According to Statistics Estonia, in August, exports of goods increased by 46% and imports by 40% year on year. Trade growth was significantly influenced by the increase in the exports and imports of mineral fuels and wood and articles of wood.

In August, domestic tourism increased but the number of tourists from Finland fell by a half

According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2021, Estonian accommodation establishments served 342,000 tourists, which is 3% more than in the same month last year. The number of domestic tourists increased compared to both August 2020 and August 2019, while the number of foreign tourists was still lower than in previous years.

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