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Retail trade turnover fell in September
Kuupäev 28.10.2022
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According to Statistics Estonia, in September, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 886 million euros. Compared with September 2021, turnover decreased by 6% at constant prices.
Survey reveals whether adults in Estonia are as clever as our children
Kuupäev 08.09.2022
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The international Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC), which aims to collect data on people’s everyday competencies such as literacy, numeracy, information-seeking, use of computers and information technology, as well as their education and work experience, begins today. This is the second time that Estonia has participated in the survey.
In September, the volume of industrial production decreased
Kuupäev 30.10.2015
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According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2015, the production of industrial enterprises decreased 4% compared to September of the previous year. Production decreased in manufacturing, energy and mining.
Decline in the economy decelerated in the 4th quarter
Kuupäev 11.02.2010
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According to Statistics Estonia, by flash estimates, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia decreased by 9.4% in Estonia in the 4th quarter of 2009 compared to the same quarter in the previous year.
In October the retail sales slightly increased
Kuupäev 30.11.2010
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According to Statistics Estonia, in October 2010 compared to October of the previous year the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 1% at constant prices. The retail sales slightly increased for the second month in succession.
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The green economy seeks a balance between human needs and the conservation of natural resources. More energy and material-efficient production, protecting the environment, manufacturing products with higher value-added as well as eco-design should ensure that human activities are more compatible with the nature's cycles and not a burden on nature. Green economy statistics provide an overview of the environmental goods and services sector’s output; exports; employment; value added; share in total economy. Based on statistics, the state can decide how to manage resources sustainably.
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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
Economy grew 2.2% in the 3rd quarter
Kuupäev 09.12.2014
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According to the second estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased 2.2% in the 3rd quarter of 2014 compared to the 3rd quarter of the previous year.
In March, industrial production increased compared to the previous year
Kuupäev 30.04.2015
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According to Statistics Estonia, in March 2015, the production of industrial enterprises increased by 1% compared to March of the previous year. Production increased in manufacturing, but decreased in mining and energy production.