News releases 2009
30.10.2009, no 129
Production of industrial output and energy, September 2009
According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2009 compared to September of the previous year, the production of industrial enterprises decreased 30%. Since February the decrease in production has been within the limits of 30% compared to the same month of the previous year.
30.10.2009, no 128
Retail trade, September 2009
According to Statistics Estonia, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises decreased in September 2009 compared to August this year as well as compared to September of the previous year. The decrease in retail sales was most influenced by stores selling manufactured goods, where the decrease in sales slightly accelerated compared to the previous months.
30.10.2009, no 127
The publication "Säästva arengu näitajad. Indicators of Sustainable Development" has been published
According to Statistics Estonia, during the last decade Estonia experienced a fast progress towards economic welfare, but the same cannot be said in regard to social coherence, ecological balance and developments in the cultural space. Nevertheless, both negative and positive trends can be witnessed in all these spheres.
26.10.2009, no 126
Foreign trade, August 2009
According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2009 Estonian trade deficit was 1.6 billion kroons. At the same time the trade balance with the five biggest countries of destination was positive (exports exceeded imports).
20.10.2009, no 125
Producer price index of industrial output, export and import price index, September 2009
According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2009 the producer price index increased 0.1% compared to August and decreased 1.5% compared to September 2008.
20.10.2009, no 124
Construction price index, 3rd quarter 2009
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2009 the percentage change of the construction price index was -10.5% compared to the 3rd quarter of 2008. The index fell three quarters running compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
12.10.2009, no 123
Foreign trade (preliminary data), August 2009
According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in August 2009 exports of goods from Estonia amounted to 7.8 billion kroons at current prices and imports to Estonia comprised 9.3 billion kroons.
09.10.2009, no 122
Accommodation, August 2009
According to Statistics Estonia, during the three summer months in total more than half a million foreign tourists stayed in accommodation establishments, which was 3% less than at the same time in the previous year.
07.10.2009, no 121
Consumer price index, September 2009
According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index decreased 1.6% in September 2009 compared to September of the previous year and 0.2% compared to August 2009.
01.10.2009, no 120
Young people on the labour market during the crisis, 1st quarter 2009
According to Statistics Estonia, on the labour market of Estonia, young people aged 15–24 have suffered the most due to the economic crisis; their unemployment increased more than three times in the 1st quarter of 2009 compared to the same period of the previous year.
01.10.2009, no 119
Trade in high-tech goods, 2004 - 2008
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2008 exports of high-tech (HT) goods from Estonia totalled 4.6 billion kroons at current prices and imports of high-tech goods to Estonia amounted to 9.8 billion kroons. The share of HT goods in Estonia’s trade has significantly decreased during the last years.
01.10.2009, no 118
Retail trade, August 2009
According to Statistics Estonia, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises decreased in August 2009 compared to July this year as well as compared to August of the previous year.