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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, housing had the biggest impact on the consumer price index
According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2021, the consumer price index increased by 1.1% compared to June 2021 and by 5.0% compared to July 2020. Goods were 3.3% and services 8.1% more expensive than in July last year.
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Positive trends in retail trade continued in June
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2021, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 780 million euros. Compared to June 2020, turnover increased by 12% at constant prices.
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Construction price index reached a record high in the second quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, in the second quarter of 2021, the construction price index increased by 5.2% compared to the first quarter and by 6.2% compared to the second quarter of 2020.
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In June, electricity had the biggest impact on the producer price index
In June 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 2.6% compared to May 2021 and by 9.4% compared to June 2020.
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Data collection environment eSTAT will be temporarily down
Due to maintenance, Statistics Estonia’s electronic data submission system eSTAT is temporarily unavailable from 8:00 on 13 July to 8:00 on 14 July.
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In May, trade grew again by a half
According to Statistics Estonia, in May, exports of goods increased by 47% and imports by 50% year on year. Trade growth was influenced in addition to last year’s low reference base by exports and imports of mineral fuels, electrical equipment and transport equipment.
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The number of tourists is growing, but there are still few foreign tourists
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2021, Estonian accommodation establishments served 90,000 tourists, which is nearly one and a half times more than in May last year. The numbers of foreign and domestic tourists both increased.
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Industrial enterprises are recovering from the crisis
Industry is the largest sector of the economy and an important driver of economic growth. The index of industrial production covers the economic indicators of three industrial activities: mining, energy production and manufacturing.
Helle Bunder, analyst at Statistics Estonia, noted that May was the month last year when manufacturing volumes decreased the most due to the coronavirus pandemic. “In connection with the low reference base, manufacturing production has increased by 18.5% year on year,” said Bunder.
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In June, motor fuel and electricity had the biggest impact on the consumer price index
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2021, the consumer price index increased by 1.2% compared to May 2021 and by 3.8% compared to June 2020. Goods were 3.1% and services 5.0% more expensive than in June last year.
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In May, turnover grew the most in stores selling manufactured goods
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2021, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 778 million euros. Compared to May 2020, turnover increased by 18% at constant prices.
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The share of men receiving parental benefit increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2020, men accounted for slightly more than a fifth of the 34,570 persons receiving parental benefit. The average monthly parental benefit was 1,170 euros for women and 1,638 euros for men. The parental benefit gap was the lowest ever.
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Dwelling Price Index rose by 6.6%
According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2021, the Dwelling Price Index increased by 6.6% compared both to the fourth and the first quarter of 2020.