| 12.03.2010 |
In January the exports of goods increased 11%
According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2010 compared to the same month of the previous year, the exports of goods increased for the first time during the 14 months. Imports decreased 2%. |
| 11.03.2010 |
In January a lot of foreign tourists stayed in accommodation establishments
According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2010, 73,000 foreign tourists stayed in accommodation establishments, which was 18% more than year earlier in the same period. |
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Last year the biggest downfall of the GDP was recorded in the 2nd quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2009 the gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 14.1% compared to the previous year. The biggest downfall was in the 2nd quarter when the GDP decreased by 16.1%. After that, the decrease gradually decelerated. In the 4th quarter, the GDP decreased by 9.5% according to the first estimates. |
| 08.03.2010 |
Women live 11 years longer than men
According to Statistics Estonia, one of the most important population development indicators — life expectancy — has shown an increasing trend in Estonia in case of women as well as men during the last decade. Due to a higher life expectancy, women outnumber men at the age of 65+ by two times. |
| 05.03.2010 |
Consumer price index in February
According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index decreased 0.1% in February 2010 compared to February of the previous year and increased 0.2% compared to January. |