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National accounts

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National accounts are a kind of an accounting system for the country, showing how the economy is performing. Economic growth is mainly measured by the gross domestic product (GDP) and gross national income (GNI). The higher these indicators, the better Estonia and the people living here are doing. In addition to aggregate indicators, we analyse data by sectors and compile input-output tables to study the interactions between sectors of the economy. National accounts provide information on changes in the gross domestic product (GDP); gross national income; productivity indicators; financial

Stable growth in retail sales continued also in September

Date 31.10.2011
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According to Statistics Estonia, in September 2011 compared to September of the previous year the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 4% at constant prices. Since February compared to the same month of the previous year, the retail sales have shown a stable growth.

Enumerators start verifying census data

Date 16.03.2012
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This week, enumerators start visiting those dwellings where the e-census questionnaires were incomplete or contained contradictory information. There are almost 70,000 cases of this kind.

Internship

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Are you passionate about data but lack work experience? An internship at Statistics Estonia could launch your career in the world of data. Most of our internships require good knowledge of Estonian, but we welcome everybody to apply. At Statistics Estonia, you will work on tasks that give you valuable experience. A personal mentor will be there to support you. As an intern, you will be an equal member of staff with the opportunity to participate in our training and other events. Take the first step in the exciting world of statistics. Most of the jobs at Statistics Estonia require good

In summer there were less tourists than a year ago

Date 09.10.2009
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According to Statistics Estonia, during the three summer months in total more than half a million foreign tourists stayed in accommodation establishments, which was 3% less than at the same time in the previous year.

Representatives of 142 ethnic nationalities live in Estonia

Date 23.09.2011
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According to Statistics Estonia, by the data of the last, 2000 Population Census, five bigger ethnic groups and over a hundred representatives of various ethnic nationalities live in Estonia.

Stable growth in retail sales continued in November

Date 05.01.2015
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According to Statistics Estonia, in November 2014 compared to November 2013, the retail sales of goods of retail trade enterprises increased 5% at constant prices. Since August, the retail sales growth has remained within a stable of 5–6% compared to the same month of the previous year.

Migration

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Open borders and the ability to choose where to live have made people more mobile. People move from city to city, to the countryside or even find a new job and home outside Estonia. How actively do Estonian people change their place of residence? How many migrants have found a new home in Estonia? Migration statistics provide an overview of internal migration, or movement from one administrative unit to another within Estonia, and external migration, or cross-border changes of residence. Migration is a vital event that can quickly change the age and sex distribution of the population. In