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Construction volume fell in the third quarter

Kuupäev 25.11.2022
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According to Statistics Estonia, in the third quarter of 2022, the total production value of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and abroad decreased by 3% year on year at constant prices. Considering only the domestic market, the construction volume fell by 4%.

Gender pay gap has widened in a year

Kuupäev 13.11.2023
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According to preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in 2022, the gross hourly earnings of female employees were 17.7% smaller than the earnings of male employees. The gender pay gap increased by 2.8 percentage points year on year.

Use of confidential data for scientific purposes

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Legal persons and organisations can use for research confidential data held by Statistics Estonia. The data can be used remotely in the research work environment. Statistics Estonia will no longer provide the service of using local workstations from 27 October 2025. Submit an application for the use of confidential data here: Apply for data A more detailed description of processing the application and data use conditions can be found in the standard “Procedure for the dissemination of confidential data for scientific purposes". Processing of personal data of special categories is also subject

Wages and salaries and labour costs

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For work, people receive pay, or wages and salaries, which is agreed compensation for fulfilling work tasks. In addition to the sum that the employer pays to the employee, the employer pays labour taxes on that sum, which together with the wages constitute labour costs. Wages are an important source of income, and their main purpose is to cover expenses on dwelling, food, transportation and other basic needs. This is why the law regulates the minimum an employee could be paid for full-time work. The minimum wage is set to protect the well-being of employees. The statistics on wages and

Construction growth slowed down

Kuupäev 24.05.2019
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According to Statistics Estonia, in the 1st quarter of 2019, the total production of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and foreign countries increased by 2% compared to the 1st quarter of 2018. Construction volume increased due to the work done in foreign countries. On the Estonian construction market, construction volume decreased.

Construction volume took a downturn in the second quarter

Kuupäev 26.08.2022
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According to Statistics Estonia, in the second quarter of 2022, the total production value of Estonian construction enterprises in Estonia and abroad decreased by 1.4% year on year at constant prices. Considering only the Estonian construction market, the construction volume fell by 1.8%.

Statistics Estonia is conducting the most extensive relationship survey in Estonia

Kuupäev 04.10.2021
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Today, Statistics Estonia is launching the largest and most comprehensive relationship survey in Estonia so far, titled “Safe relationships within family, at work and outside work”. The purpose of the survey is to get an overview of well-being and safety in relationships. An invitation to participate in the survey is sent by post to over 16,000 people.