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The world produces more than it can consume. The ever-increasing amount of waste is causing problems everywhere. Also items that can be reused or recycled reach landfills. Landfilling of hazardous waste affects the quality of soil, drinking water and air. To save natural resources and the environment, more attention should be paid to the correct sorting, reduction and reuse of waste and various materials. Waste statistics tell us how much garbage is generated in Estonia every year; how much waste is stored in landfills; how much waste is reused; how much waste is used for energy production

For warm homes, street lighting or to drive cars we need energy, which can be obtained from renewable and non-renewable sources. Energy is an area of the national economy, research and technology, covering energy production, conversion, transfer and use. Energy statistics give an overview of the production and consumption of energy by month and year as well as information about the prices of electricity, natural gas and fuels. To produce energy statistics, Statistics Estonia collects the following data: production volumes by type of energy; energy consumption volumes of household and

Export of services takes place when a resident of Estonia sells services to a non-resident, incl. to an economic unit that belongs to the same enterprise group but is located abroad. For export of services, it is not necessary to cross country borders, i.e. services can be provided in Estonia or abroad.

The first time children spend significant time away from their parents is usually in preschool. Children also gain independence and start their educational journey there. Preprimary education promotes children’s general skills and overall development. Statistics on preprimary education provide information, such as: how many children attend preschool institutions in Estonia; how many preschool institutions there are in Estonia. For the society to function well, all parents should have the possibility to send their children to preschool. In order to ensure the adequate number of places in

Import of services takes place when a resident of Estonia purchases services from a non-resident, incl. from an economic unit that belongs to the same enterprise group but is located abroad. For providing services, it is not necessary to cross country borders, i.e. services can be provided in Estonia or abroad.

Water is a natural resource without which there would be no life on earth. Clean groundwater is produced over a long period of time and therefore needs to be used sustainably. Human activity affects both the cleanliness and availability of fresh water. Water quality may, for example, be affected by chemical residues from sewage treatment plants and arable land. In the course of production and other activities, pollution of water bodies, surface water and groundwater must be avoided so that clean water remains available. Water statistics show how much water is consumed in Estonia; how many

Environmental measures implemented by the state support the development of environmentally friendly consumption and production habits. Statistics on environmental protection funding provide information on environmental protection expenditures, environmental subsidies, as well as on environmental taxes paid. They include information, such as how much is spent on environmental protection and how large are investments; how much manufacturing enterprises invest in environmental protection and who are the biggest investors; how large is the environmental tax revenue from enterprises and households

Birth statistics are analysed to get an idea of the possibilities and problems facing future generations. Fertility rates also have a major impact on the education system and on the labour market and social services offered. The study of birth trends gives valuable insight for improving health and family policies. This enables us to shape a future where the society can meet people’s needs as well as possible, thereby ensuring sustainable development. The statistics on births focus on families and provide information, such as how many children were in a family when a new child was born; where