News releases 2009
31.07.2009, no 91
Production of industrial output and energy, June 2009
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2009 compared to June of the previous year, the production of industrial enterprises decreased 30%. The steep decline in industrial production that had started at the end of the previous year continued in June.
31.07.2009, no 90
Retail trade, June 2009
According to Statistics Estonia, in June the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises were 5 billion kroons, which was 11% smaller at constant prices compared to June of the previous year. The decline in retail sales which had stood within the limits of 14–16% during the recent months slowed down to some extent in June.
31.07.2009, no 89
"Eesti statistika aastaraamat. 2009. Statistical Yearbook of Estonia" is published, 2008
Statistics Estonia presents today, i.e. on 31 July, the newly published publication “Eesti statistika aastaraamat. 2009. Statistical Yearbook of Estonia“, which gives an overview of the Estonian environment, social and economic life and provides comparisons with other European countries.
27.07.2009, no 88
Director General of Eurostat is visiting Estonia
On Monday, 27th of July, Walter Radermacher, Director General of the Statistical Office of the European Communities (Eurostat), is on a one-day visit to Statistics Estonia.
24.07.2009, no 87
Foreign trade, May 2009
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2009 exports of goods at current prices were 31% less and imports 41% less than in the same month of the previous year. The decrease in trade was primarily caused by the steep decline in the exports and imports of machinery and equipment.
20.07.2009, no 86
Producer price index of industrial output, export and import price index, June 2009
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2009 the producer price index decreased 0.2% compared to May and 1.2% compared to June 2008.
20.07.2009, no 85
Construction price index, 2nd quarter 2009
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2009 the percentage change of the construction price index was -8.8% compared to the 2nd quarter of 2008. The construction price index fell for the second quarter in succession compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
10.07.2009, no 84
Foreign trade (preliminary data), May 2009
According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in May 2009 exports of goods from Estonia amounted to 8 billion kroons at current prices and imports to Estonia 8.6 billion kroons. Foreign trade deficit was five times less than in May of the previous year being smaller than that last in September 1995.
10.07.2009, no 83
Accommodation, May 2009
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 189,000 tourists stayed in accommodation establishments of Estonia, which was 16% less than in the same month of previous year. The average cost of a guest night has fallen down to the level of 2003.
07.07.2009, no 82
Consumer price index, June 2009
According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index decreased by 0.9% in June 2009 compared to June 2008 and was 0.0% compared to May 2009.
01.07.2009, no 81
Production of industrial output and energy, May 2009
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2009 compared to May of the previous year, the production of industrial enterprises decreased 30%. The steep decline in industrial production that had started at the end of the previous year continued in May.
01.07.2009, no 80
Retail trade, May 2009
According to Statistics Estonia, in May the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises were 4.8 billion kroons, which was by 16% smaller at constant prices compared to May of the previous year.