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Economic activity of Estonia is mainly concentrated in three counties

Kuupäev 01.10.2010

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According to Statistics Estonia, the economic activity of Estonia is concentrated in Harju, Tartu and Ida-Viru counties, which create nearly three quarters of the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia.

Risks, opportunities and economic impact of excise policy in border trade conditions

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Why did the difference in alcohol prices in Estonia and Latvia become unbearable, making it popular to buy alcohol in Latvia? How could this purchase behaviour be changed and how should policies be designed to avoid such situations?

In September, the consumer price index was influenced the most by housing- and food-related price increases

Kuupäev 07.10.2022

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According to Statistics Estonia, in September, the consumer price index increased by 0.3% compared with August, and by 23.7% compared with September 2021. Goods were 19.9% and services 31.0% more expensive than in September last year.

In July, the consumer price index was influenced the most by housing- and food-related price increases

Kuupäev 05.08.2022

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According to Statistics Estonia, in July, the consumer price index increased by 1.9% compared to June, and by 22.8% compared to July 2021. Goods were 17.7% and services 33.1% more expensive than in July last year.

In 2021, average monthly gross wages and salaries rose by 6.9%

Kuupäev 03.03.2022

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According to Statistics Estonia, in 2021, the average monthly gross wages and salaries in the enterprises, institutions and organisations of Estonia were 1,548 euros, which is 6.9% more than in 2020. Wage growth recovered following a slowdown in 2020 and reached the pre-pandemic level.

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The world is interconnected through transport. The sector ensures that bananas from Costa Rica reach our tables or that wooden furniture from Estonia finds a place in Finnish or Swedish homes. A great transport system is an important component of the modern living and business environment. Transport is divided into land transport (i.e. road and rail), water transport and air transport. Together these modes influence almost all economic activities, including the service sector. The developments and demand of these, in turn, have an impact on the health of the transportation sector. Both local

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Oil shale electricity production increased last year

Kuupäev 13.09.2023

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According to Statistics Estonia, power plants produced 8,910 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity and 5,074 GWh of heat in 2022. Compared with the year before, electricity production increased by 21% and heat production by 8%.

The decline in industrial production volumes was slower in May

Kuupäev 04.07.2024

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According to Statistics Estonia, in May 2024, the total production of industrial enterprises fell by 1.2% compared with May last year. Among the three industrial sectors, output increased by 2.1% in electricity production but decreased by 0.7% in mining and by 1.4% in manufacturing.

Largest and most comprehensive relationship survey to date reveals: it is in intimate partnerships that people in Estonia experience the most violence

Kuupäev 11.10.2023

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The first-ever relationship survey*, conducted by Statistics Estonia, points to several areas of concern in Estonian people's intimate relationships. Among other things, the results of the survey revealed that both women and men suffer physical, psychological, and sexual violence most often in couple relationships.