News releases 2011
31.12.2011, no 171
The 2011 Population and Housing Census has begun
Today, in the first minutes of 31 December, the eleventh Population and Housing Census began in Estonia. Until the end of January, residents can participate in the Census online, since mid-February enumerators will be visiting homes.
30.12.2011, no 170
Production of industrial output and energy, November 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2011, the production of industrial enterprises grew 1% compared to the same month of the previous year. The annual growth of industrial production was smaller than in the previous month. The slowdown of the growth was most of all influenced by the production of electronic and metal products.
30.12.2011, no 169
Retail trade, November 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2011 compared to November of the previous year the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 3% at constant prices. Since February compared to the same month of the previous year, the retail sales have shown a stable growth.
30.12.2011, no 168
The census begins tomorrow
At 00:00 on Saturday, 31 December, the eleventh population and housing census will begin in Estonia. In January, residents can participate in the census online, by completing the census questionnaire at www.rel2011.ee.
29.12.2011, no 167
Presentation of the most thorough book on the Estonian population
Today, on 29 December, Professor Emeritus Ene-Margit Tiit, the Head of Methodology of the 2011 Population and Housing Census, presents her latest book “Eesti rahvastik. Viis põlvkonda ja kümme loendust” (The Estonian Population: Five Generations and Ten Censuses). The presentation starts at 13:00 at the Rahva Raamat bookstore in the Viru Keskus shopping centre.
28.12.2011, no 166
Bunny Juss introduces the coming census
A cartoon has been created in cooperation between the website lastekas.ee and Statistics Estonia. It features the popular cartoon character Bunny Juss and his family who tell the children about the Population and Housing Census, which begins on this Saturday, 31 December.
23.12.2011, no 165
E-census questionnaires can also be completed at libraries
The online questionnaires of the 2011 Population and Housing Census, which starts on 31 December, can also be completed at public libraries, which have already been supplied with the necessary ID card readers. Residents can participate in the e-census from 31 December until the end of January.
20.12.2011, no 164
Producer price index of industrial output, export and import price index, November 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2011, the change in producer price index of industrial output was 0.1% compared to October and 3.0% compared to November of the previous year.
16.12.2011, no 163
Gross domestic product of counties, 2009
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2009, 61% of the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia was created in Harju county.
16.12.2011, no 162
Relative poverty, 2010
According to Statistics Estonia in 2010, 17.5% of the Estonian population lived in relative poverty. The percentage of people living in relative poverty increased 1.7 percentage points compared to the previous year. In 2009 the at-risk-of-poverty rate was 15.8%.
15.12.2011, no 161
Results of the Agricultural Census, 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, on the basis of the final results of the 2010 Agricultural Census the concentration of production into large holdings as well as high percentage of rented land characterises the agriculture of Estonia. Due to the still high percentage of small holdings, the number of persons involved in agriculture is near to 60,000.
15.12.2011, no 160
Statistical reports are gradually moving to the web, 2012
In 2012, Statistics Estonia will collect the data from nearly 40,000 economic units. From now on, it is possible to check on the web site of Statistics Estonia whether the economic unit has been picked into the sample and has an obligation to submit the data.
15.12.2011, no 159
Information leaflets on the census will be sent to every household
Starting today, 15 December, Statistics Estonia will send out information leaflets on the Population and Housing Census (PHC 2011) beginning on 31 December. The leaflets will be delivered to all mailboxes of private individuals in Estonia – with the help of Estonian Post, the leaflets will reach more than 650,000 mailboxes.
12.12.2011, no 158
Foreign trade, October 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2011 compared to the same month of the previous year, exports of goods grew by 23% and imports by 26% at current prices. The trade with Russia influenced the increase of exports as well as imports the most.
09.12.2011, no 157
The journal Akadeemia erects a monument to the 7 billion people on Earth
Today, on 9 December, at 15:00, the journal Akadeemia will present its latest issue at club Atlantis in Tartu. The launch of the issue, which is dedicated to the coming population census, will begin on the bank of the River Emajõgi where, just for one evening, the monument celebrating the birth of Tartu’s one hundred thousandth citizen will be turned into a monument to the seven billion people of the Earth.
09.12.2011, no 156
Gross domestic product, 3rd quarter 2011
According to the second estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased by 8.5% in the 3rd quarter of 2011 compared to the same quarter of the previous year. During the three quarters this year economic the growth has been stably robust.
09.12.2011, no 155
Accommodation, October 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, during the ten months of 2011, 2.34 million domestic and foreign tourists stayed in accommodation establishments of Estonia or the same amount as in 2007 as total. The number of tourists also increased compared to the same period of the previous year.
07.12.2011, no 154
Consumer price index, November 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index was 0.1% in November 2011 compared to October and 4.2% compared to November of the previous year.
06.12.2011, no 153
Business, 3rd quarter 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2011, the net sales, costs and total profit of the business sector increased compared to the previous quarter as well as to the same quarter of the previous year. At the same time the continually improving comparison basis turns the growth rate slower.
02.12.2011, no 152
Production of industrial output and energy, October 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2011, the production of industrial enterprises grew 2% compared to the same month of the previous year. The annual growth of industrial production was smaller than in the previous month. The slowdown of the growth was most of all influenced by the production of electronic products and energy.
01.12.2011, no 151
Expenditures of research and development activity, 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2010 the ratio of research and development (R&D) expenditures to the gross domestic product reached a novel level – 1.63%, a year earlier the respective indicator was 1.43%. The improved result was significantly influenced by investments in the technological development made in the oil industry.
01.12.2011, no 150
Statistics Estonia launched the census publicity campaign called “Everyone counts!”
Today, on 1 December, Statistics Estonia launched a publicity campaign to raise awareness among the Estonian population of the 2011 Population and Housing Census (PHC 2011), set to begin on 31 December. The people of Estonia will be given information about participation in the census through television and radio as well as through out-of-home advertising and direct mail.
30.11.2011, no 149
Retail trade, October 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2011 compared to October of the previous year the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 5% at constant prices. Since February compared to the same month of the previous year, the retail sales have shown a stable growth.
29.11.2011, no 148
Construction, 3rd quarter 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2011 compared to the same quarter of the previous year, the total production of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and foreign countries grew 26%, of which 28% on domestic market.
25.11.2011, no 147
Average wages and salaries, 3rd quarter 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2011, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 809 euros and the average hourly gross wages and salaries were 4.82 euros. Compared to the 3rd quarter of the previous year, the average monthly gross wages and salaries grew 6.6% and the average hourly gross wages and salaries by 4.7%.
21.11.2011, no 146
Producer price index of industrial output, export and import price index, October 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2011, the change in producer price index of industrial output was -0.1% compared to September and 3.3% compared to October of the previous year.
18.11.2011, no 145
Competition to find enumerators extended in three counties
Statistics Estonia has extended the application period for enumerator jobs until 28 November in Tallinn, Harju county, Tartu county and Ida-Viru county where there have not been enough applicants. Over 6,900 applications in total have been submitted to the competition.
16.11.2011, no 144
The map applications of the coming population census are showcased at the National Library
Today, on 16 November, the geographic information systems (GIS) and geography day is held at the National Library of Estonia from 10:00 to 17:00. Among other things, visitors can see the map applications created for the Population and Housing Census which begins at the end of this year.
14.11.2011, no 143
Employment and unemployment, 3rd quarter 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2011, the unemployed persons numbered 77,000 and the unemployment rate was 10.9%. The unemployment of men decreased more than that of women.
11.11.2011, no 142
Preliminary estimate of economic growth, 3rd quarter 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, by flash estimates, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased by 7.9% in the 3rd quarter of 2011 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
10.11.2011, no 141
Majority of Estonia’s inhabitants aware of the upcoming Census
83% of Estonia’s inhabitants are aware of the upcoming Population and Housing Census, revealed a survey conducted by the research agency Faktum & Ariko. The majority of the respondents believed that the Census was necessary.
09.11.2011, no 140
Foreign trade, September 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2011, exports from Estonia amounted to 1.1 billion euros and imports to Estonia also to 1.1 billion euros at current prices. The trade deficit was 4 million euros, which is the smallest deficit of this year.
09.11.2011, no 139
Accommodation, September 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in September, 212,000 domestic and foreign tourists stayed in accommodation establishments of Estonia, which was 15% more than in September a year ago. Compared to September of the previous year, the number of tourists from Russia and the United Kingdom increased the most.
07.11.2011, no 138
Consumer price index, October 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index was -0.1% in October 2011 compared to September and 4.4% compared to October of the previous year.
06.11.2011, no 137
Estonia-wide series of debates “Estonia’s Most Important Debate” will focus on population
On Monday, 7 November, the Estonian Debating Society and Statistics Estonia will launch a series of debates, called “Estonia’s Most Important Debate”, focussing on population issues. During the week, researchers and politicians will debate with young people in six different locations in Estonia.
04.11.2011, no 136
More than 6,600 persons apply for enumerator’s post
Yesterday, on 3 November the competition for enumerator’s post came to an end. As total, over 6,600 persons wish to become an enumerator in different regions of Estonia.
03.11.2011, no 135
Today is the last day to apply for enumerator’s post
Thursday, 3 November is the last day one can apply for the enumerator’s post at the Population and Housing Census starting at the end of the year. For conducting the Population Census, Statistics Estonia recruits 2,000 enumerators as total.
31.10.2011, no 134
The publication "Mans Home is the World, Womans World is her Home?" has been published
In 2010, part-time working was influenced both by employees’ gender and age of their children, the biggest share of part-time employees were among women with children aged up to 2 years. This has been proved in Statistics Estonia’s publication “Man’s home is the world, woman’s world is her home?”
31.10.2011, no 133
Production of industrial output and energy, September 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2011, the production of industrial enterprises grew 6% compared to the same month of the previous year. The slowdown in production was most of all influenced by the manufacturing of electronic products.
31.10.2011, no 132
Retail trade, September 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2011 compared to September of the previous year the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 4% at constant prices. Since February compared to the same month of the previous year, the retail sales have shown a stable growth.
29.10.2011, no 131
Residents of Estonia are expecting to find out the real population number from the Population Census
70% of the residents of Estonia are expecting the answer about the real population number of the country from the Population and Housing Census which will begin at the end of the year, appears from the survey conducted by the research agency Factum & Ariko in October. 95% of the persons questioned consider the Census essential for Estonia.
27.10.2011, no 130
One can apply for the enumerator’s post still for a week
Up to 3 November one can apply for the enumerator’s post at the Population and Housing Census starting at the end of the year. Most candidates are expected to Tallinn and Harju county, to the neighbourhood of Suure-Jaani and to the rural municipalities near Lake Peipus.
20.10.2011, no 129
Piret Avila was awarded the young statistician’s grant
According to Statistics Estonia, the young statistician’s grant named after Albert Pullerits bestowed for the first time this year was awarded Piret Avila for the Master’s work completed in Tallinn University.
20.10.2011, no 128
Producer price index of industrial output, export and import price index, September 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2011, the change in producer price index of industrial output was 0.0% compared to August and 3.7% compared to September of the previous year.
20.10.2011, no 127
Construction price index, 3rd quarter 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, the percentage change of the construction price index was 1.0% in the 3rd quarter of 2011 compared to the 2nd quarter, and 3.0% compared to the 3rd quarter of the previous year.
18.10.2011, no 126
Statistics Estonia: Enumerators will start visiting people from 16 February
The enumerators will visit people in the Population and Housing Census starting at the end of the year only during the period 16.02 – 31.03.2012 and present their employment certificate with a photo issued by Statistics Estonia. In case of any suspicion one can call for further information at the information telephone of Statistics Estonia +372 625 9100.
11.10.2011, no 125
Foreign trade, August 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2011, exports from Estonia amounted to 1.0 billion euros and imports to Estonia to 1.1 billion euros at current prices. If in July the annual growth of exports and imports was by 34% and 38%, respectively, then in August exports grew by 45% and imports by 42%.
11.10.2011, no 124
Accommodation, August 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, during the three summer months of 2011, for the first time more than one million foreign and domestic tourists stayed in accommodation establishments of Estonia. Compared to the previous summer, 14% more tourists used the services of accommodation establishments.
07.10.2011, no 123
Consumer price index, September 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index was 0.5% in September 2011 compared to August and 5.2% compared to September of the previous year.
06.10.2011, no 122
Ene-Margit Tiit: Population Census enables to estimate the size of emigration
The Population and Housing Census starting on the last day of the year enables to estimate the emigration from the country during the last decade, spoke Professor Ene-Margit Tiit at the Population Register Seminar in Tallinn today, on 6 October.
03.10.2011, no 121
Statistics Estonia starts the recruitment of 2,200 enumerators
According to Statistics Estonia, a job competition for the recruitment of 2,200 enumerators for the Population and Housing Census 2011, which will start at the end of this year, is declared open today, on 3 October, at 9:00 a.m.
30.09.2011, no 120
Production of industrial output and energy, August 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2011, the production of industrial enterprises grew 23% compared to the same month of the previous year. The growth in production was most of all influenced by the manufacturing of electronic products.
30.09.2011, no 119
Retail trade, August 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2011 compared to August of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 4% at constant prices. During the last seven months, retail sales were showing a stable growth in comparison with the same month of the previous year.
29.09.2011, no 118
Harvest, 15 September 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, by 15 September, 96% of the sown area of cereals, 75% of the sown area of rape and turnip rape, and 49% of the area under potatoes had been harvested in Estonia.
23.09.2011, no 117
Government debt and deficit (revised data), 2010
According to revised data of Statistics Estonia, in 2010, the Estonian general government sector surplus was 0.2% and gross debt level was 6.7% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
23.09.2011, no 116
For Nations Day: Estonian population composition on the basis of Population Censuses
According to Statistics Estonia, by the data of the last, 2000 Population Census, five bigger ethnic groups and over a hundred representatives of various ethnic nationalities live in Estonia.
23.09.2011, no 115
Statistics Estonia will recruit 90 data processing operators for the Population Census
According to Statistics Estonia, today, on 23 September at 9.00 a.m. a job competition will be opened for recruiting 90 data processing operators for the 2011 Population and Housing Census.
20.09.2011, no 114
Producer price index of industrial output, export and import price index, August 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2011 the producer price index of industrial output changed by -0.1% compared to July and by 4.1% compared to August of the previous year.
16.09.2011, no 113
Information technology in enterprises and households, 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2011, seven out of ten households in Estonia had Internet connection at home, most of them broadband connection. The percentage of households with Internet connection has slightly increased every year during the last five years.
16.09.2011, no 112
Statistics Estonia has started recruiting 132 supervisors of enumerators for the Population Census
According to Statistics Estonia, today, on 16 September at 9.00 a.m. a job competition will be opened for recruiting 132 supervisors of enumerators for the 2011 Population and Housing Census.
13.09.2011, no 111
Production and consumption of energy, 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2010, the production of electricity of Estonian power stations totalled nearly 13,000 gigawatt-hours, which is about a half more than a year earlier. The production of other types of fuels also increased.
09.09.2011, no 110
Foreign trade, July 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2011, exports from Estonia amounted to 933 million euros and imports to Estonia to 1 billion euros at current prices. In July 2011, the share of machinery and equipment comprised 32% of Estonia’s total exports and 31% of imports.
09.09.2011, no 109
Accommodation, July 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2011, 397,000 tourists stayed in accommodation establishments and the number of both domestic and foreign tourists increased by 11% compared to July of the previous year.
09.09.2011, no 108
The last testing of the Population Census came to an end
Statistics Estonia finished the last Pilot Census of the 2011 Population and Housing Census, where during 11 days the conduct of the whole Census was tested. Over 300 employees of Statistics Estonia and volunteers participated in the test.
08.09.2011, no 107
Gross domestic product, 2nd quarter 2011
According to the second estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased by 8.4% in the 2nd quarter of 2011 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
07.09.2011, no 106
Consumer price index, August 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index was 0.3% in August 2011 compared to July and 5.5% compared to August of the previous year.
05.09.2011, no 105
Business, 2nd quarter 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2011, the net sales, costs and total profit of the business sector increased compared to the previous quarter as well as to the same quarter of the previous year. At the same time the continually improving comparison basis turns the growth rate slower.
02.09.2011, no 104
Two thirds of Estonian population prefers to participate in the Population Census via Internet
According to the questionnaire carried out by the research agency Faktum & Ariko in August, two thirds of the population of Estonia is ready to answer the Census questionnaire via Internet.
31.08.2011, no 103
Production of industrial output and energy, July 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2011 the production of industrial enterprises grew 23% compared to the same period of the previous year. The growth of production was mostly influenced by manufacturing of electronic products.
31.08.2011, no 102
Retail trade, July 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2011 compared to July of the previous year the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 4% at constant prices. Since February compared to the same month of the previous year, the retail sales have shown a stable growth.
30.08.2011, no 101
Average wages and salaries, 2nd quarter 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2011, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 857 euros and they grew 4.2% compared to the same quarter of the previous year. But the real wages continued the falling trend, which had lasted for over two years and a half already.
29.08.2011, no 100
Construction, 2nd quarter 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2011 compared to the same quarter of the previous year, the total production of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and foreign countries grew 11%, of which 10% on domestic market.
22.08.2011, no 99
Producer price index of industrial output, export and import price index, July 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2011 the producer price index of industrial output changed by 0.2% compared to June and by 5.2% compared to July of the previous year.
12.08.2011, no 98
Employment and unemployment, 2nd quarter 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2011, the unemployed persons numbered 92,000 and the unemployment rate was 13.3%. Nearly a third of the unemployed have been without work for two years or more.
11.08.2011, no 97
Preliminary estimate of economic growth, 2nd quarter 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, by flash estimates, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased by 8.4% in the 2nd quarter of 2011 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
10.08.2011, no 96
Accommodation, June 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st half of 2011, nearly 1.2 million foreign and domestic tourists stayed in accommodation establishments, which was 15% more than in the same period of the previous year. The number of tourists in accommodation establishments exceeded also the first half-year result of 2008, i.e. the best year of the past decade, by 10%.
09.08.2011, no 95
Foreign trade, June 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2011, exports from Estonia amounted to 947 million euros and imports to Estonia to 1 billion euros at current prices. Exports increased by 43% and imports by 33% compared to June of the previous year.
08.08.2011, no 94
Reference book of statistics now available also via smart equipment
The pocket-sized reference book “Minifacts about Estonia 2011” is now available on iPad and iPhone.
05.08.2011, no 93
Consumer price index, July 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index was 0.5% in July 2011 compared to June and 5.2% compared to July of the previous year.
03.08.2011, no 92
More than 4,000 persons wish to work for the Population Census
According to Statistics Estonia, more than 4,000 persons have already expressed their wish to work for the 2011 Population and Housing Census. Large-scale job competitions will be announced this autumn.
29.07.2011, no 91
"Eesti statistika aastaraamat. 2011. Statistical Yearbook of Estonia" is published, 2010
Statistics Estonia presents today, on 29 July, the publication “Eesti statistika aastaraamat. 2011. Statistical Yearbook of Estonia“, which gives an overview of the life in Estonia last year in comparison with earlier years and other European Union countries.
29.07.2011, no 90
Production of industrial output and energy, June 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2011 the production of industrial enterprises grew 24% compared to June of the previous year. If at the beginning of the year the production grew around 30%, then in May and June the growth of industrial production slightly slowed down compared to the same month of the previous year.
29.07.2011, no 89
Retail trade, June 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2011 compared to June of the previous year the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 4% at constant prices.
20.07.2011, no 88
Producer price index of industrial output, export and import price index, June 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2011 the producer price index of industrial output changed by 0.5% compared to May and by 5.4% compared to June of the previous year.
20.07.2011, no 87
Construction price index, 2nd quarter 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, the percentage change of the construction price index was 1.5% in the 2nd quarter compared to the 1st quarter of 2011 and 3.2% compared to the 2nd quarter of the previous year.
12.07.2011, no 86
Accommodation, May 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 237,000 foreign and domestic tourists stayed in the accommodation establishments of Estonia, which was 11% more than in the same month of the previous year. The number of tourists exceeded the May 2008 results, the best May month for accommodation establishments of the past decade, by 5%.
11.07.2011, no 85
Foreign trade, May 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2011 compared to the same month of the previous year, exports grew by 53% and imports by 44% at current prices. Due to a faster growth in exports compared to imports, also the foreign trade deficit decreased.
07.07.2011, no 84
Consumer price index, June 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index was 0.0% in June 2011 compared to May and 4.9% compared to June of the previous year.
01.07.2011, no 83
Production of industrial output and energy, May 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2011 the production of industrial enterprises grew 26% compared to May of the previous year. If during the last eight months the production grew around 30%, then in May the growth of industrial production slightly slowed down compared to May of the previous year.
30.06.2011, no 82
Retail trade, May 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2011 compared to May of the previous year the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 2% at constant prices.
22.06.2011, no 81
Statistics Estonia announces the competition for young statistician’s grant
In relation to the 90th anniversary, since 2011, Statistics Estonia starts to bestow the young statistician’s grant named after Albert Pullerits.
20.06.2011, no 80
Producer price index of industrial output, export and import price index, May 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2011 the producer price index of industrial output changed by 0.5% compared to April and by 4.8% compared to May of the previous year.
17.06.2011, no 79
Average wages and salaries, 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2010, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 792 euros (12,397 kroons) and the hourly gross wages and salaries were 4.78 euros (74.84 kroons). Compared to 2009, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were by 1.1% higher and the average hourly gross wages and salaries were by 0.4% lower.
16.06.2011, no 78
The youth and folk culture, 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, the most active practitioners of amateur cultural activities in Estonia are the 10–24-year-old young people, among whom singing is the most popular activity.
10.06.2011, no 77
Accommodation, April 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in April 193,000 foreign and domestic tourists stayed in accommodation establishments of Estonia, which was 13% more than in the same period a year ago. The number of foreign tourists increased the most.
10.06.2011, no 76
Statistics Estonia searches for personnel employees of the Population Census
Statistics Estonia has announced a competition for engaging 25 personnel specialists who will conduct the recruitment of the Census employees this autumn and winter. For conducting the 2011 Population and Housing Census, over 2,400 Census employees must be recruited.
09.06.2011, no 75
Foreign trade, April 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2011, the exports of goods from Estonia amounted to 1.1 billion euros and imports to Estonia to 1.2 billion euros at current prices. Exports as well as imports of goods exceeded the highest turnover so far or the turnover of March this year. The growth in trade was significantly influenced by the machinery and equipment and mineral products.
09.06.2011, no 74
Gross domestic product, 1st quarter 2011
According to the second estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased by 8.5% in the 1st quarter of 2011 compared to the same quarter in the previous year. The GDP growth has gradually accelerated since the 2nd quarter of the previous year.
07.06.2011, no 73
Consumer price index, May 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index increased 0.1% in May 2011 compared to April and has increased 5.4% compared to May of the previous year.
06.06.2011, no 72
Business, 1st quarter 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2011, the net sales, costs and total profit of the business sector increased compared to the previous quarter as well as to the same quarter of the previous year.
03.06.2011, no 71
Film production, 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2010 there were 2.1 million visits to the cinema in Estonia, which is the record of the past 18 years.
02.06.2011, no 70
Statistics Estonia starts to search for employees of the Population Census
Starting from today, the persons interested in working for the 2011 Population and Housing Census can register on the website of Statistics Estonia, so that they could be contacted when the job competition has been announced. Large-scale recruitment competitions will be announced in autumn.
01.06.2011, no 69
Children, 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2010 more than two thirds of households with children considered the condition of their dwelling good or very good. During ten years, the number of such households has increased by a quarter.
31.05.2011, no 68
Production of industrial output and energy, April 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2011 the production of industrial enterprises grew 32% compared to April of the previous year. The production showed a 30% growth for the eighth month in succession compared to the same month of the previous year.
31.05.2011, no 67
Retail trade, April 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2011 compared to April of the previous year the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 8% at constant prices. This year the retail sales grew for the third months in succession.
30.05.2011, no 66
Construction, 1st quarter 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2011 compared to the same quarter of the previous year, the total production of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and foreign countries grew 34%, of which 29% on domestic market.
27.05.2011, no 65
Migration, 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2010, 5,294 persons emigrated from Estonia and 2,810 persons immigrated into Estonia. Emigration increased and immigration decreased compared to the previous year.
26.05.2011, no 64
Statistics Estonia searches for district heads of the Population Census
Statistics Estonia has announced a competition for engaging 15 district heads of the Census districts for the 2011 Population and Housing Census, which will start at the end of the year. District centres in nine cities all over Estonia will commence work in August; the deadline of applying for the post is 5 June.
25.05.2011, no 63
Average wages and salaries, 1st quarter 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2011, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 792 euros (12,397 kroons) and the hourly gross wages and salaries were 4.87 euros (76.20 kroons). Compared to the 1st quarter of 2010, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were by 4.5% higher and the average hourly gross wages and salaries were by 2.3% higher.
20.05.2011, no 62
Producer price index of industrial output, export and import price index, April 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2011 the producer price index of industrial output changed by 0.9% compared to March and by 5.2% compared to April of the previous year.
18.05.2011, no 61
Eurostat: euro changeover has caused the consumer price index of Estonia to rise by 0.2–0.3 percentage points
According to Statistics Estonia, today, on 18 May, Eurostat released a report which assesses the impact of euro changeover on the Estonian Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices.
13.05.2011, no 60
Employment and unemployment, 1st quarter 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2011, the unemployed persons numbered 99,000 and the unemployment rate was 14.4%. More than a half of the unemployed are long-term unemployed who have been unemployed for a year or more.
13.05.2011, no 59
Museums, 2010
According to the Statistics Estonia, people visited museums 2.2 million times in 2010, which was nearly 4% less than in the previous year.
12.05.2011, no 58
Preliminary estimate of economic growth, 1st quarter 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, by flash estimates, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased by 8% in the 1st quarter of 2011 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
10.05.2011, no 57
Foreign trade, March 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2011 exports grew by 71% and imports by 45% compared to the same month of the previous year. For the first time, the total turnover of monthly trade exceeded two billion euros.
10.05.2011, no 56
Accommodation, March 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2011, 446,000 tourists stayed in accommodation establishments, which was 16% more than in the same period of the previous year. The number of both foreign and domestic tourists increased.
06.05.2011, no 55
Consumer price index, April 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index increased 5.4% in April 2011 compared to April of the previous year and 0.7% compared to March 2011.
29.04.2011, no 54
Production of industrial output and energy, March 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2011 the production of industrial enterprises grew 33% compared to March of the previous year. The production showed a 30% growth for the seventh month in succession compared to the same month of the previous year.
29.04.2011, no 53
Retail trade, March 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2011 compared to March of the previous year the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 5% at constant prices.
25.04.2011, no 52
Fertility, 2010
According to the revised data of Statistics Estonia, in 2010 35 people more were born than died. The population of Estonia was 1,340,194 on 1 January 2011.
20.04.2011, no 51
Producer price index of industrial output, export and import price index, March 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2011 the producer price index of industrial output changed by 0.4 % compared to February and by 5.2% compared to March of the previous year.
20.04.2011, no 50
Construction price index, 1st quarter 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, the percentage change of the construction price index was 1.5% in the 1st quarter of 2011 compared to the 1st quarter of the previous year. The index increased for the second quarter in succession in the year-on-year comparison.
19.04.2011, no 49
The conference of Estonian Statistical Society focuses on the survival of Estonian population
On 20–21 April a conference of the Estonian Statistical Society “Kas Eesti rahvas jääb püsima?” (Will Estonian Population Survive?) will be held at the National Library of Estonia in Tallinn. During these two days the focus will be on the questions related to the survival of Estonian population.
12.04.2011, no 48
Accommodation, February 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in February, 143,000 domestic and foreign tourists stayed in accommodation establishments of Estonia, which is 15% more than in February of the previous year. 44% of tourists were residents of Estonia.
11.04.2011, no 47
Foreign trade, February 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2011 exports grew by 34% and imports by 45% compared to the same month of the previous year. The trade deficit increased also due to the bigger growth in imports than in exports.
07.04.2011, no 46
Consumer price index, March 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index increased 5.2% in March 2011 compared to March of the previous year and 0.8% compared to February this year.
05.04.2011, no 45
Higher education, 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, at the beginning of the academic year of 2010/2011, 69,113 students were enrolled in higher education in Estonia, 128 students more than in the previous year. 1,282 foreign students from 62 countries are studying in Estonian universities. The number of foreign students has increased by 388 students compared to 2005.
04.04.2011, no 44
Household expenditure, 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2010 a household member spent less than in 2007, but at the same time the share of compulsory expenditure in household budget increased.
31.03.2011, no 43
Production of industrial output and energy, February 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2011 the production of industrial enterprises grew 31% compared to February of the previous year.
31.03.2011, no 42
Taxes, 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2010 the ratio of labour taxes in gross domestic product (GDP) was 18.3% and it decreased by a half percentage points compared to the previous year.
30.03.2011, no 41
Retail trade, February 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2011 compared to February of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 2% at constant prices.
25.03.2011, no 40
Government debt and deficit (preliminary data), 2010
According to preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2010, the Estonian general government sector surplus was 0.1% and gross debt level was 6.6% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
24.03.2011, no 39
Transport, 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, the freight volume (in tonne-kilometres) of Estonian transport enterprises increased by 8% in 2010 compared to the previous year, mainly due to the increase in the freight volume of sea and railway transport in international traffic.
21.03.2011, no 38
Statistics Estonia searches for the recruiter of the Population Census employees
Statistics Estonia has organised public procurement under the simplified procedure for engaging the recruiter of the employees related to the Population and Housing Census. The provider of recruitment service has to find 2,422 persons as total to conduct the Census.
21.03.2011, no 37
Producer price index of industrial output, export and import price index, February 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2011 the producer price index of industrial output increased by 0.1 % compared to January and by 5.0% compared to February of the previous year.
14.03.2011, no 36
Foreign trade, January 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2011 compared to the same month of the previous year, exports of goods grew by 57% and imports by 66% at current prices. The growth in imports was mainly influenced by the arrivals of machinery and equipment as well as transport equipment. Among partner countries Sweden ranked the first in both exports and imports.
11.03.2011, no 35
Gross domestic product, 4th quarter 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2010 the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 3.1% compared to the previous year. The GDP began to grow compared to the previous year gradually since the 2nd quarter and in the 4th quarter the GDP increased by 6.7% according to the first estimates.
11.03.2011, no 34
Accommodation, January 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2011, 143,000 foreign and domestic tourists stayed in accommodation establishments, which was 16% more than a year earlier in the same month.
08.03.2011, no 33
Combining work- and family life, 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2010 there were over 100,000 children aged less than 7 in Estonian households, of which over 57,000 went to the kindergarten or crèche.
08.03.2011, no 32
Business, 4th quarter 2010
According to preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2010 the total profit of business sector was 2.0 billion euros (30.9 billion kroons), being about two times bigger than in the previous year. At the same time the total profit decreased more than a fifth compared to 2008 and about 40% compared to the record high 2007.
07.03.2011, no 31
Consumer price index, February 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index was 5.7% in February 2011 compared to February of the previous year and 0.6% compared to January 2011.
04.03.2011, no 30
Production of industrial output and energy, January 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2011 the production of industrial enterprises grew 29% compared to January of the previous year.
02.03.2011, no 29
Luule Sakkeus was elected the Chairman of the Statistical Council
The Statistical Council which gathered on Monday, 28 February after more than 70-year interval, elected Luule Sakkeus from the Estonian Institute for Population Studies of the Tallinn University the Chairman for the next four years.
02.03.2011, no 28
Retail trade, January 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2011 compared to January of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises decreased 2% at constant prices.
01.03.2011, no 27
Construction, 4th quarter 2010
According to preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2010 the total production of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and in foreign countries amounted to 1.3 billion euros (20.1 billion kroons), which is 13% less than a year earlier. The construction volumes which had started to decline in 2008 kept decreasing in 2010, too.
25.02.2011, no 26
Foreign trade, December 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2010 the exports of goods at current prices increased 35% and imports 27% compared to 2009. In the last months of the year the growth in the trade accelerated as dispatches and arrivals of machinery and equipment increased the most.
22.02.2011, no 25
Average wages and salaries, 4th quarter 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 4th quarter of 2010, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 814 euros (12,735 kroons) and the hourly gross wages and salaries were 4.83 euros (75.63 kroons). Compared to the 4th quarter of 2009, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were by 3.9% higher and the average hourly gross wages and salaries were by 1.9% higher.
21.02.2011, no 24
Producer price index of industrial output, export and import price index, January 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2011, the change in the producer price index of industrial output was 0.6% compared to December and 5.5% compared to January of the previous year.
21.02.2011, no 23
Relative poverty, 2009
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2009 the average income of population decreased and the unemployment increased due to the economic crisis, but increased pensions and governmental benefits helped people to prevent the fall in poverty.
14.02.2011, no 22
Employment and unemployment, 4th quarter 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 4th quarter of 2010, the number of unemployed persons decreased to 93,000 and the unemployment rate to 13.6%. The annual average number of unemployed persons was the largest during the period after the restoration of independence in Estonia.
11.02.2011, no 21
Preliminary estimate of economic growth, 4th quarter 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, by flash estimates, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased by 6.6% in the 4th quarter of 2010 compared to the same quarter of the previous year. In 2010, the annual GDP grew by 3.1% compared to the previous year.
11.02.2011, no 20
Contracts of real estate, 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2010, 30,979 purchase-sale transactions of real estate in the total value of 1.2 billion euros (18.8 billion kroons) were notarised. Compared to the previous year, both the total number as well as total value of purchase-sale transactions increased. However, the average value of a purchase-sale transaction remained lower.
09.02.2011, no 19
Statistics Estonia to procure 2,332 laptops for the Population and Housing Census
Statistics Estonia has organised public procurement for the purchase of 2,332 laptops which are going to be used in the conduct of the Population and Housing Census starting in December this year. After the end of the Population and Housing Census, the procured laptops will be used by various state agencies.
09.02.2011, no 18
Foreign trade (preliminary data), December 2010
According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2010 exports of goods from Estonia amounted to 8.75 billion euros at current prices and imports to Estonia made up 9.27 billion euros. Last year exports of goods exceeded the highest level so far (the level of 2008) where the turnover of exports amounted to 8.47 billion euros.
09.02.2011, no 17
Accommodation, December 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2010, 12% more tourists stayed in the accommodation establishments of Estonia. In the last month of the year, the number of tourists exceeded the December 2007 result, the best December month for accommodation establishments of the past decade, by 6%.
07.02.2011, no 16
Consumer price index, January 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index was 5.3% in January 2011 compared to January of the previous year and 0.0% compared to December 2010.
04.02.2011, no 15
Ene-Margit Tiit: Population Census provides an answer on the real population number in Estonia
For summer 2012 it will be clear how big the real population of Estonia is and the emigration trends from the country during the last decade, spoke Professor Ene-Margit Tiit today, on 4 February in the university of the dignified of the University of Tartu while introducing the 2011 Population and Housing Census.
31.01.2011, no 14
Production of industrial output and energy, December 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2010 the production of industrial enterprises grew 23% compared to the previous year. The growth of production was mainly influenced by the external demand, but the domestic demand also increased continually during the year.
31.01.2011, no 13
Retail trade, December 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, in December 2010 compared to the same month of the previous year the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 5% at constant prices. Retail sales grew for the fourth month in succession.
28.01.2011, no 12
Crop production, 2010
According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, the cereal production was 670,000 tons in 2010, which was 23% less than in the previous year.
28.01.2011, no 11
Livestock farming, 2010
According to preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, the number of dairy cows did not change significantly in 2010 compared to the previous year, but milk production per cow increased substantially.
24.01.2011, no 10
Foreign trade, November 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, in November last year exports of goods from Estonia amounted to 861 million euros and imports to Estonia to 901 million euros at current prices. Exports to the euro area countries comprised 29% of Estonia’s total exports and imports from euro area 38% of total imports.
21.01.2011, no 9
Preliminary population, 1 January 2011
According to Statistics Estonia, by preliminary data, five births less than deaths were registered in Estonia in 2010. By preliminary estimation, the population of Estonia was 1,340,100 on 1 January 2010.
20.01.2011, no 8
Producer price index of industrial output, export and import price index, December 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, in December 2010, the change in the producer price index of industrial output was 0.0% compared to November and 5.4% compared to December of the previous year.
20.01.2011, no 7
Construction price index, 4th quarter 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, the construction price index increased 0.6% in the 4th quarter of 2010 compared to the 4th quarter of 2009 as well as compared to the 3rd quarter of 2010.
19.01.2011, no 6
A fault in the electrical power system caused a suspension in the supply of Statistics Estonia’s IT services
According to Statistics Estonia, in connection with a fault that occurred in the electricity supply system of the State Infocommunication Foundation today, access to Statistics Estonia’s web services was suspended.
19.01.2011, no 5
Participation of population in culture, 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, urban people are more eager to take part in cultural events, rural people are more active media observers compared to urban people.
11.01.2011, no 4
Foreign trade (preliminary data), November 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2010 exports of goods from Estonia amounted to 860 million euros (13.5 billion kroons) at current prices and imports to Estonia reached 900 million euros (14.1 billion kroons). The turnover of exports per month has not been so big before, but imports were bigger last in October 2008.
11.01.2011, no 3
Accommodation, November 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2010, 164,000 tourists stayed in the accommodation establishments of Estonia exceeding the results of November 2007 i.e. the best November month for accommodation establishments of the past decade by 6%.
07.01.2011, no 2
Consumer price index, 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index increased 3.0% in 2010 compared to the average of 2009.
07.01.2011, no 1
Consumer price index, December 2010
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of consumer price index was 5.7% in December 2010 compared to December of the previous year and 0.5% compared to November 2010.
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