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See Statistics Estonia’s 2024 release calendar

Kuupäev 29.09.2023
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Next year's calendar, where policymakers, journalists, and other data enthusiasts can find information on new additions to the database as well as the publication of news, will be available on Statistics Estonia’s website from 29 September.

Cinema attendance set a new record

Kuupäev 14.06.2018
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According to Statistics Estonia, in 2017, cinema attendance set a new record, surpassing 3.5 million visits for the first time. Cinema attendance has doubled in the last ten years. The rising popularity of cinemas can be explained by an increase in the number of cinemas and a wider selection of films as well as by the generally higher living standard.

14. Life Below Water

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The focus of the global goal “Life Below Water” is the protection of the ecosystems of seas and oceans and sustainable use of marine resources. Marine acidification caused by climate change and pollution of the world seas and oceans as well as overfishing have a major impact on marine ecosystems. The 2030 Agenda includes the target to reduce marine pollution of all kinds (first target date 2025) and ensure sustainable management, protection and restoration of marine and coastal ecosystems (first target date 2020). A separate target is providing access for small-scale artisanal fishers to

Last year, the number of foreign tourists fell to the level of 1997, while domestic tourism set a record

Kuupäev 10.02.2022
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According to Statistics Estonia, in 2021, Estonian accommodation establishments served over two million tourists, which is 8% more than in 2020, but 44% less than in 2019. The number of domestic tourists increased, while the number of foreign tourists decreased.

New trade record was set in April

Kuupäev 09.06.2011
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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.

Nine month record was set in accommodation establishments

Kuupäev 09.11.2012
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According to Statistics Estonia, during the nine months of 2012, a total of 2.2 million domestic and foreign tourists stayed in accommodation establishments, which was 4% more than at the same time of the previous year and more than during the nine months in any previous years.

Fishing

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Fishing has been an important source of livelihood for people living in coastal Estonia. European sprat and Baltic herring have always been a part of the Estonian diet. Rainbow trout from fish farms has shown up more recently. Fish caught in Estonian waters and processed here reaches also the tables of people living in other countries. Fishing and aquaculture statistics provide the following information: which fish and from which water bodies are caught the most; how are Estonian fish farmers doing. Fisheries statistics are used to plan and monitor fishing activities, to manage fish stocks