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Latest UN projection: world population will continue to grow for at least another 60 years
The most populous country is India, and the world's population will continue to increase until at least 2084. This is according to the population projection published by the United Nations in July.
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The map applications of the coming population census are showcased at the National Library
Today, on 16 November, the geographic information systems (GIS) and geography day is held at the National Library of Estonia from 10:00 to 17:00. Among other things, visitors can see the map applications created for the Population and Housing Census which begins at the end of this year.
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Unemployment decreased in the 3rd quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2011, the unemployed persons numbered 77,000 and the unemployment rate was 10.9%. The unemployment of men decreased more than that of women.
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Economy grew 7.9% in the 3rd quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, by flash estimates, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased by 7.9% in the 3rd quarter of 2011 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
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Majority of Estonia’s inhabitants aware of the upcoming Census
83% of Estonia’s inhabitants are aware of the upcoming Population and Housing Census, revealed a survey conducted by the research agency Faktum & Ariko. The majority of the respondents believed that the Census was necessary.
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In September a lot of tourists stayed in accommodation establishments
According to Statistics Estonia, in September, 212,000 domestic and foreign tourists stayed in accommodation establishments of Estonia, which was 15% more than in September a year ago. Compared to September of the previous year, the number of tourists from Russia and the United Kingdom increased the most.
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In September the trade deficit was the smallest of this year
According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2011, exports from Estonia amounted to 1.1 billion euros and imports to Estonia also to 1.1 billion euros at current prices. The trade deficit was 4 million euros, which is the smallest deficit of this year.
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Annual change of consumer price index was mainly influenced by housing in October
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index was -0.1% in October 2011 compared to September and 4.4% compared to October of the previous year.
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Estonia-wide series of debates “Estonia’s Most Important Debate” will focus on population
On Monday, 7 November, the Estonian Debating Society and Statistics Estonia will launch a series of debates, called “Estonia’s Most Important Debate”, focussing on population issues. During the week, researchers and politicians will debate with young people in six different locations in Estonia.
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More than 6,600 persons apply for enumerator’s post
Yesterday, on 3 November the competition for enumerator’s post came to an end. As total, over 6,600 persons wish to become an enumerator in different regions of Estonia.
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Today is the last day to apply for enumerator’s post
Thursday, 3 November is the last day one can apply for the enumerator’s post at the Population and Housing Census starting at the end of the year. For conducting the Population Census, Statistics Estonia recruits 2,000 enumerators as total.
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Stable growth in retail sales continued also in September
According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2011 compared to September of the previous year the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 4% at constant prices. Since February compared to the same month of the previous year, the retail sales have shown a stable growth.
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The growth of industrial production slowed down abruptly in September
According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2011, the production of industrial enterprises grew 6% compared to the same month of the previous year. The slowdown in production was most of all influenced by the manufacturing of electronic products.