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There are people of 224 different ethnic nationalities living in Estonia
According to Statistics Estonia, the population of Estonia as at 1 January 2026 was 1,360,745. Based on ethnic nationality, 932,603 people (68.5%) were Estonian, 276,125 (20.2%) were Russian and 146,619 (10.8%) were of other ethnic nationalities. Compared with the 2021 population census, the number of ethnic nationalities represented in Estonia has grown by 23. Most of these new ethnic nationalities have just one or two representatives in Estonia.
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HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.5% in July
According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in July, the harmonised index of consumer prices, which takes into account the expenditures of tourists, rose by 0.5% compared with June. Compared with July 2025, the index rose by 2%. This is a flash estimate which will be refined once more detailed data on July prices are received.
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GDP flash estimate: the economy grew by 2.1% in Q2
According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in the second quarter of 2026, the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 2.1% compared with the same period of 2025.
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Estonians’ assessment of the economy has improved, while confidence in the construction and trade sectors somewhat declined
Today, on 28 July, Statistics Estonia published the July data of the business and consumer surveys that measure the economic confidence of enterprises and consumers. The results show that the confidence of construction and trade enterprises has declined slightly, while assessments in other sectors and among consumers improved.
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The monthly change in the consumer price index in July was mainly influenced by electricity and vegetables
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index was -0.1% in July 2013 compared to June and 3.4% compared to July of the previous year.
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In June, the increase in retail sales was mostly influenced by the grocery stores
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2013 compared to June of the previous year, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 4% at constant prices. The increase in sales was mostly influenced by grocery stores, where the retail sales increased 4%.
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In June the growth of industrial production continued
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2013, the production of industrial enterprises increased by 5% compared to June of the previous year. The growth in the production was most of all influenced by the manufacture of electronic products, and production of electricity and peat.
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PHC 2011: Education has an essential impact on the health behaviour of the population
According to the data of the 2011 Population and Housing Census (PHC 2011), 388,077 persons or 30% of Estonian residents suffered from some long-term illness or health problem. People with higher education suffer from long-term illnesses on average two times less than persons with basic or lower education.
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Statistical Yearbook of Estonia describes the life of Estonia in figures
Statistics Estonia presents today, on 26 July, the publication "Eesti statistika aastaraamat 2013. Statistical Yearbook of Estonia", which provides an overview of the life in Estonia last year in comparison with earlier years and in other European Union countries.
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The construction price index continued to increase in the 2nd quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, the percentage change of the construction price index in the 2nd quarter of 2013 was 0.8% compared to the 1st quarter of 2013 and 5.2% compared to the 2nd quarter of 2012.
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The producer price index of industrial output increased in June
According to Statistics Estonia, in June 2013, the producer price index of industrial output changed by 2.5% compared to May and by 6.0% compared to June 2012.
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In May more tourists stayed in accommodation establishments than a year ago
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2013, 264,000 foreign and domestic tourists stayed in accommodation establishments, which was 6% more than in the same period of the previous year. The number of domestic tourists as well as foreign tourists increased.
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In May exports of goods increased
According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2013, exports of goods increased by 6% at current prices while imports remained at the same level compared to May of the previous year. Exports increased also compared to April of this year.
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The change in the consumer price index in June was mainly influenced by electricity
According to Statistics Estonia, the change in the consumer price index was 0.5% in June 2013 compared to May and 3.8% compared to June of the previous year.