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In November the largest decrease in retail trade of the year
Kuupäev 05.01.2009
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According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2008 compared to November of the previous year the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises decreased 9% at constant prices.
Estimated population decreased last year
Kuupäev 18.01.2013
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According to Statistics Estonia, by preliminary data, the estimated population number in Estonia was 1,286,540 on 1 January 2013. The decline in the population in 2012 was mainly influenced by the increase of emigration and the growth in the number of deaths.
Today the new Director General of Statistics Estonia assumes office
Kuupäev 01.11.2012
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Today, on 1 November, the new Director General of Statistics Estonia Mr Andres Oopkaup assumes office.
The level of activity of working-age population in the labour market rose
Kuupäev 12.08.2016
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According to Statistics Estonia, the unemployment rate was 6.5% and the employment rate was 66.9% in the 2nd quarter of 2015. The number of persons active in the labour market exceeded 700,000 for the first time.
The number of dairy cows kept decreasing
Kuupäev 28.01.2010
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According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, there were 95,800 dairy cows in Estonia in 2009, which makes 5% less compared to the previous year.
Exports of goods in particular rose in July
Kuupäev 09.09.2024
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According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2024, Estonia’s exports of goods increased by 5% and imports by 1% compared with July 2023. Exports of goods amounted to over €1.3 billion and imports to nearly €1.7 billion at current prices. The trade deficit was €321 million, which is €59 million less than in July last year.
In December, the growth in retail sales accelerated
Kuupäev 29.01.2016
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According to Statistics Estonia, in December 2015 compared to December 2014, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 10% at constant prices. While in November, the retail sales increased 6% compared to the same month of the previous year, in December the retail sales growth accelerated.
Residents of Estonia are expecting to find out the real population number from the Population Census
Kuupäev 29.10.2011
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70% of the residents of Estonia are expecting the answer about the real population number of the country from the Population and Housing Census which will begin at the end of the year, appears from the survey conducted by the research agency Factum & Ariko in October. 95% of the persons questioned consider the Census essential for Estonia.
Producer price indices in January decreased
Kuupäev 20.02.2009
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According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2009 the percentage change in the producer price index was -0.5% compared to December 2008 and 3.3% compared to January.