News releases 2008

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30.06.2008, no 74
Agricultural holdings, 2007
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2007 there were 23,300 agricultural holdings in Estonia, i.e. almost a fifth less than two years before. Agricultural area and production has concentrated mainly into larger holdings with more than 50 hectares of agricultural area.

26.06.2008, no 73
Foreign trade, April 2008
According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2008 the value of the exports of goods in current prices was 12.2 billion kroons, which is the largest Estonias exports of goods during the past decade.

20.06.2008, no 72
Producer price index of industrial output, export and import price index, May 2008
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2008 the percentage change in the producer price index was 0.2% compared to April 2008 and 7.2% compared to May 2007.

19.06.2008, no 71
The bulletin "Lapsed. Children" is published, 2006
The positive atmosphere at school is associated with better health and serves as a protective factor against risk behaviour (smoking, alcohol and drug abuse) proves the publication "Lapsed. Children" issued by Statistics Estonia. But the satisfaction with school is extremely low among Estonian children compared to other countries.

18.06.2008, no 70
Average wages and salaries, 2007
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2007, the annual average monthly gross wages and salaries were 11,336 kroons and the hourly gross wages and salaries were 67.26 kroons. Compared to the previous year, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were by 20.5% and the average hourly gross wages and salaries were by 21.1% higher

17.06.2008, no 69
Accommodation, April 2008
According to Statistics Estonia, in April 101,000 foreign tourists stayed in accommodation establishments of Estonia, which is one fifth more than in March.

09.06.2008, no 68
Gross domestic product, 1st quarter 2008
According to the preliminary calculations of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.1% in the 1st quarter of 2008 compared to the same period in the previous year.

06.06.2008, no 67
Consumer price index, May 2008
According to Statistics Estonia, the percentage change of the consumer price index in May 2008 compared to May 2007 was 11.3%.

06.06.2008, no 66
Business, 1st quarter 2008
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2008 compared to the same quarter of the previous year, the profitability of enterprises decreased 11%.

02.06.2008, no 65
Preprimary education, 2007
According to Statistics Estonia, 57,000 children attended kindergartens in 2007 - 1,000 more children than in the previous year. But the share of children attending kindergartens has slightly decreased in the previous year - in 2007, 67% of children aged 1-6 attended kindergartens, during the previous three years - 68%.