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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

Today the new Director General of Statistics Estonia assumes office

Today, on 1 November, the new Director General of Statistics Estonia Mr Andres Oopkaup assumes office.

Industrial production in September was higher than a year ago

According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2012, the production of industrial enterprises increased by 8% compared to September of the previous year. The growth in the production was most of all influenced by the increase in the manufacturing of electronic products.

The growth in retail sales continued also in September

According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2012 compared to September of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 7% at constant prices. Since March this year, the retail sales growth remained within 6 to 9% compared to the same month of the previous year.

Statistics Estonia revised the data of internal migration for 2011

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2011, 36,137 persons changed their place of residence which is 2,407 people less than the data published in May showed. Due to the revision of internal migration data the population figure of several local governments changed.

The construction price index increased in the 3rd quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, the percentage change of the construction price index in the 3rd quarter of 2012 was 1.3% compared to the 2nd quarter and 5.0% compared to the 3rd quarter of the previous year. The quarterly change was mostly influenced by an increase in labour costs and the annual change by an increase in the cost of building materials.

The producer price index decreased in September

According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2012 the producer price index of industrial output changed by -0.2 % compared to August 2012 and by 2.0% compared to September of the previous year.

During the summer months a lot of tourists stayed in accommodation establishments

According to Statistics Estonia, during the three summer months of 2012, more than a million tourists stayed in accommodation establishments. 1% more foreign tourists and 3% more domestic tourists stayed in accommodation establishments compared to the summer a year ago.

In August imports were record high

According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2012, exports from Estonia amounted to 1.12 billion euros and imports to Estonia to 1.23 billion euros at current prices. In monthly basis, exports were larger only in May 2011; imports have never been as high before.

In September, the annual change of the consumer price index was influenced the most by housing expenditures and food

According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index was 0.5% in September 2012 compared to August and 3.8% compared to September of the previous year.

In 2010 there were several changes in the structure of earnings

According to Statistics Estonia, in 2010, the average gross monthly earnings per employee were 819 euros and the median was 688 euros.

Industrial production in August was smaller than a year ago

According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2012, the production of industrial enterprises decreased by 3% compared to August of the previous year. The decline in the production was most of all influenced by the manufacturing of electronic and metal products.

Stable growth in retail sales continued also in August

According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2012 compared to August of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 7% at constant prices. The retail sales have shown a stable seven percent growth for the third month in succession compared to the same month of the previous year.

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