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The population of Estonia decreased last year
According to the initial estimates of Statistics Estonia, the population number of Estonia as at 1 January 2015 was 1,312,300, which is 3,600 persons less than at the same time a year ago.
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In November foreign trade decreased
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2014, exports of goods decreased by 1% and imports by 3% at current prices compared to November 2013. The decrease in exports was mostly influenced by the reduced exports of agricultural products and food preparations and mechanical appliances to Russia.
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In November, the number of tourists using the services of accommodation establishments increased
According to Statistics Estonia, 216,000 tourists stayed in accommodation establishments in November 2014, which was 3% more than in November 2013. The number of both foreign and domestic tourists increased.
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In December, the consumer price index was influenced the most by the cheaper prices of motor fuel
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in December 2014 was 0.0% compared to November 2014 and -0.5% compared to December 2013.
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The annual change of the consumer price index was mainly influenced by electricity
According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index decreased 0.1% in 2014 compared to the average of 2013.
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In November, the increase in industrial production continued
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2014, the production of industrial enterprises rose 5% compared to November of the previous year. The production increased in manufacturing and energy, but decreased in mining.
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Stable growth in retail sales continued in November
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2014 compared to November 2013, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 5% at constant prices. Since August, the retail sales growth has remained within a stable of 5–6% compared to the same month of the previous year.
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In January, the Foreign Visitors Survey focuses on tourists from Russia
Today, on 2 January, Statistics Estonia and Enterprise Estonia (EAS) will commence the last round of the Foreign Visitors Survey at the border crossing points of Estonia. This time, the focus will be on Russian tourists visiting Estonia.
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In the 3rd quarter, the increase in the Dwelling Price Index continued
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2014, the Dwelling Price Index changed by 4.1% compared to the 2nd quarter and by 13.2% compared to the 3rd quarter of 2013.
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In November, the producer price index of industrial output continued to decrease
According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2014, the producer price index of industrial output changed by -0.7% compared to October 2014 and by -2.3% compared to November 2013.