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There were again fewer births than deaths, with population figure boosted by immigration

Date 12.05.2021
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According to the revised data of Statistics Estonia, on 1 January 2021, the population of Estonia was 1,330,068, which is 1,179 persons more than the year before*. Last year, the population figure decreased by 2,602 persons due to negative natural increase but increased by 3,782 persons as a result of positive net migration.

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One of the most important symbols of music culture in Estonia is the song festival tradition which began in 1869 and remains a powerful expression of national unity to this day. Concerts and festivals with international performers are also popular. Estonia’s diverse and high-quality music, renowned composers, conductors, performers, and music event organisers have gained recognition around the world. According to the Cultural Participation Survey, one in two persons in Estonia goes to a live music event each year. The Cultural Participation Survey tells us how often Estonian people attend

Dwelling Price Index rose by 6.6%

Date 22.06.2021
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According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2021, the Dwelling Price Index increased by 6.6% compared both to the fourth and the first quarter of 2020.

In the first quarter, there were nearly 9,500 job vacancies in Estonia

Date 09.06.2021
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According to Statistics Estonia, in the first quarter of 2021, there were 9,443 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions and organisations of Estonia. This means a 10% increase year on year. More than 7,000 persons left their jobs on the employer’s initiative.

The number of accommodated tourists increased in October

Date 08.12.2021
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According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2021, Estonian accommodation establishments served over 227,000 tourists, which is 44% more than in the same month last year. The numbers of domestic tourists and foreign tourists both increased.

In industry, production increased only in the energy sector

Date 09.04.2021
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According to Statistics Estonia, in February 2021, the total production of industrial enterprises decreased by 9% year on year. Production increased only in the energy sector, by 36%, but decreased in manufacturing by 10% and in mining by 33%.

Life expectancy and disability-free life expectancy have decreased

Date 25.08.2022
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According to Statistics Estonia, in 2021, life expectancy at birth was 77.2 years in Estonia. Male life expectancy was 72.8 years and female life expectancy was 81.4 years. Life expectancy has decreased for both men and women. Men can expect to live disability-free for 54.9 years and women for 58 years.