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Identifying permanent residence in the Population and Housing Census

Date 29.09.2021
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The places where people live have been recorded in one way or another for centuries. Previously, the place of registration could have been a church, municipality government, city address board, housing board or the Population Register. In recent decades, developed countries have found that register data are usually more accurate than survey data, and so population censuses have also begun to use them. Back in 2011, eight European Union countries conducted the census on a register basis: in addition to the Nordic countries, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria and Slovenia.

In September exports were record high

Date 09.11.2012
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According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2012, exports from Estonia amounted to 1.13 billion euros and imports to Estonia to 1.16 billion euros at current prices. In monthly basis, exports have never been as high before.

Consumer price index in August

Date 07.09.2010
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According to Statistics Estonia, the consumer price index increased 2.9% in August 2010 compared to August of the previous year and 0.0% compared to July this year.

The economy contracted by 3% last year

Date 01.03.2024
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According to Statistics Estonia, in the fourth quarter of 2023, the gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 2.7% compared with the same period of 2022. The GDP at current prices was 9.9 billion euros in the fourth quarter. In 2023 as a whole, Estonia’s GDP decreased by 3% and amounted to 37.7 billion euros at current prices.

Health

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Everyone in Estonia has the right to live in an environment that supports good health and to make healthy choices. The healthier we are, the longer we can lead a fulfilling life and the longer our life expectancy will be. Health has a significant impact on our ability to cope with everyday life, on our social and economic contribution and on the overall development of our country. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”. The right to the protection of health is a

For enterprises, the Agricultural Census offers benefits and transparency

Date 01.09.2020
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Today, 1 September, marks the beginning of the 2020 Agricultural Census in Estonia. The census, which is organised every ten years, lasts until 15 November. Statistics Estonia expects around 11,600 agricultural holdings to participate in the census.