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The quantity of pesticides sold decreased in 2022

Kuupäev 12.06.2023
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777 tonnes of pesticides by active substance were placed on the market in Estonia in 2022, which is a sixth less than in 2021 and less than in 2020 as well. The majority of pesticides sold were again herbicides.

In the first quarter, part-time employment increased

Kuupäev 15.05.2020
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According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2020, the labour force participation rate in Estonia was 71.7%, the employment rate was 68.1%, and the unemployment rate was 5%. These indicators do not yet reflect the negative impact of the emergency situation on the Estonian labour market.

Hobby education

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Hobby education today has more to offer than ever before. Each child or adult can find an exciting hobby to spend one’s leisure time. Through hobby education, people acquire new knowledge and skills. Hobby education provides a great opportunity to develop one’s strengths and talents, experience success and expand one’s network and relationships. Statistics Estonia publishes hobby education statistics by main fields of education. Nature Music Art Sports Engineering General culture The statistics on hobby education show which hobbies are preferred. These data are necessary to assess the

Retail trade turnover up by 3% in August

Kuupäev 30.09.2022
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According to Statistics Estonia, in August, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 924 million euros. Compared with August 2021, turnover increased by 3% at constant prices.

In July, retail trade turnover remained at last year’s level

Kuupäev 30.08.2022
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According to Statistics Estonia, in July, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 919 million euros. Compared with July 2021, turnover remained at a similar level at constant prices.

Unemployment up by nearly 5,000 persons in the third quarter

Kuupäev 13.11.2020
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According to Statistics Estonia, in the third quarter of 2020, the labour force participation rate was 71.8%, the employment rate was 66.3%, and the unemployment rate was 7.7%. There were 54,300 unemployed persons, which is 4,900 more than in the second quarter of the year.

Analysis of social gaps

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How great is inequality in Estonia and how is it divided? As part of the analysis, 11 person profiles were created to depict social gaps and inequality in Estonia. The profiles included a person’s household type, number of children in the household, as well as age, sex, education, ethnic nationality, place of residence, disability and its degree, income, employment, benefits received, distance between place of residence and place of work, health status and satisfaction with life.