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In the 3rd quarter, the number of job vacancies remained around 11,400

Kuupäev 07.12.2018
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According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2018, there were approximately 11,400 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions and organisations of Estonia. Compared to the 2nd quarter of 2018, the number of job vacancies remained at the same level. However, compared to the 3rd quarter of 2017, the number of job vacancies decreased by 10%. The number of job vacancies has exceeded 10,000 since the 1st quarter of 2017.

Gender pay gap continues to be present in all economic activities

Kuupäev 16.10.2019
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According to the preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, in October 2018, the gender pay gap was present in all economic activities. The pay gap was biggest in financial and insurance activities (32.2%) and smallest in transportation and storage (1.9%).

Population and Housing Census will tell how sick Estonian people think they are

Kuupäev 29.09.2021
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In the Population and Housing Census, which starts at the end of the year, among else, people will be able to give an assessment of their health. Health questions in the same wording were also included in the census ten years ago, which is why the results will provide an overview of Estonian people’s health and how it has changed in a decade.

In the third quarter, wage growth was one of the biggest in recent years

Kuupäev 26.11.2021
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According to Statistics Estonia, in the third quarter of 2021, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were 1,553 euros, which is 7.8% more than the year before. Gross wages and salaries were highest in Harju and Tartu counties, and in information and communication, financial and insurance activities and the energy sector.

Waste and circular economy

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The world produces more than it can consume. The ever-increasing amount of waste is causing problems everywhere. Also items that can be reused or recycled reach landfills. Landfilling of hazardous waste affects the quality of soil, drinking water and air. To save natural resources and the environment, more attention should be paid to the correct sorting, reduction and reuse of waste and various materials. Waste statistics tell us how much garbage is generated in Estonia every year; how much waste is stored in landfills; how much waste is reused; how much waste is used for energy production

Unemployment decreased last year

Kuupäev 14.02.2013
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According to Statistics Estonia, the unemployment rate was 10.2% in 2012 and 9.3% in the 4th quarter. Unemployment decreased compared to the previous year and the 4th quarter of the previous year. Long-term unemployment also decreased.

2000 Population and Housing Census

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Published statistics Statistical database Publications Complete report (in Estonian) Population de facto and Usual Resident Population, LocatIon of the Population, Population Sex and Age Structure Thematic maps: explanations p 32, maps (1–9) pp 20–28 Citizenship, Nationality, Mother Tongue and Command of Foreign Languages Thematic maps: explanations p 32, maps (1–7) pp 22–28 and on the inner sides of the front and back cover Place of Birth and Migration Thematic maps: explanations pp 35–36, maps (1–8) pp 25–32 and on the inner sides of the front and back cover Education. Religion Thematic maps

Food prices had the biggest impact on the consumer price index in October

Kuupäev 07.11.2023
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According to Statistics Estonia, in October, the consumer price index fell by 0.4% compared with September and rose by 4.9% compared with October 2022. Goods were 3.7% and services 7.0% more expensive than in October last year.