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The number of job vacancies was still over 10,000

Kuupäev 11.03.2022
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According to Statistics Estonia, in the fourth quarter of 2021, there were 11,103 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions and organisations of Estonia. This is 28% more than in the same quarter of 2020. About 7,500 persons left their jobs on the employer’s initiative.

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Prices

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The prices of goods and services concern and affect many people. People pay attention to what is cheaper and how the prices change over time. When looking for a home, they enquire where, at what price and when it is most advantageous to buy or rent a dwelling. The builders, however, are interested in construction prices. All this information helps to make small and large decisions in everyday life. Statistics Estonia publishes the services producer price index, the producer price index of industrial output, the export and import price indices, the consumer price index, the construction price

Higher degree, higher salary? Survey confirms that one in five people get a better salary or a new job after graduation

Kuupäev 02.10.2023
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Statistics Estonia's Adult Education Survey* shows that people take part in training to perform their jobs better. However, people attend an educational institution when they wish to improve their knowledge. In 19% of cases, a higher degree has also led to a new job or a higher salary. Käthrin Randoja, leading analyst, explores in the statistics blog what motivates adults to go to school or to take part in training, and how they benefit from it.

Official statistics and European statistics

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What is official statistics? Official statistics are public information that reflect the social situation and changes in the society. Official statistics are produced on the basis of the Official Statistics Act and in accordance with the principles and quality criteria laid down in Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council. The production of official statistics is guided by the needs of the society or the European Union statistical programme. The statistics are produced under the official statistical programme or as contract work outside the programme. Official

Organic farming area and number of organic livestock decreased last year

Kuupäev 21.05.2024
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According to Statistics Estonia, in 2023, the organic farming area in Estonia was 225,300 hectares, representing 22.8% of total utilised agricultural area. 92% of the organic farming area was fully converted and the rest was under conversion. Compared with 2022, the organic farming area decreased by 2.5%, and 78 organic producers ceased activities.

General education

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The beginning of school is a significant change in a child’s life. They say learning is a child’s job. In addition to providing knowledge, the school also teaches skills and gives experience, from rules of conduct to social skills and entrepreneurship. The school shapes the child's personality and the ability to cope in the world. School attendance is compulsory by law until the age of 17 or until the person completes basic education. General education statistics show the number of general education schools in Estonia; the number of pupils in general education schools; the average number of

Young workers are turning away from the information and communication sector

Kuupäev 17.07.2024
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Statistics Estonia's short-term labour market statistics show that over the past year and a half, there have been fewer young people aged 20–29 working in both the broader information and communication sector and the more specific field of computer programming. While in previous years the field of computer programming was growing mainly because of young people, in the past year their numbers have fallen.