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Culture

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Estonian people love culture. The tradition of song and dance celebration has been a part of the Estonian identity for one and a half centuries, and it has helped people feel connected even in difficult times. Nowadays, people often go to concerts and the library, visit cultural objects, see films and plays, participate in amateur folk culture groups or cultural life in general. Culture statistics provide data, for example, on theatre, cinema, music, exhibitions and publishing. Every three years, commissioned by the Ministry of Culture, we conduct the Cultural Participation Survey to collect

Kindergarten days of Estonian children are long

Date 01.06.2010
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According to Statistics Estonia, a child from the age of three up to the school age stays in the kindergarten for approximately 40 hours a week, which is one of the highest indicators of the European Union. In the European Union the children of the same age group are in the kindergarten on an average for 28 hours a week.

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

Agriculture

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Agriculture is one of the most traditional economic activities in Estonia. It has provided us with food for millennia. Agriculture continues to be important in Estonia, supplying with food not only Estonia, but also other countries, and providing jobs for many people. Agricultural statistics give an overview of the situation of agriculture in Estonia by month, quarter and year. Statistics Estonia publishes the following agricultural indicators for Estonia as a whole and for counties: crop farming (areas, production, fertilisation); animal farming (livestock, production, buying-in prices); milk

Emigration from Estonia decreased last year

Date 22.05.2015
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According to Statistics Estonia, 4,637 persons emigrated from Estonia and 3,904 persons immigrated to Estonia in 2014. The volume of emigration was 30% smaller than in the previous three years.

Careers

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Statistics Estonia shares with the public reliable and objective information on the environment, population, social life and economy of Estonia. We have an important role in the society: bringing numbers to life! Around 400 employees work every day to produce up-to-date statistical data and interpret these. The data on persons and the state help the government make forward-looking decisions.

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The people working at Statistics Estonia are trustworthy, friendly and open-minded employees who produce quality statistics. We value work–life balance as well as each employee’s

Economic growth is continually driven by vigorous exports in manufacturing

Date 11.02.2011
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According to Statistics Estonia, by flash estimates, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased by 6.6% in the 4th quarter of 2010 compared to the same quarter of the previous year. In 2010, the annual GDP grew by 3.1% compared to the previous year.

Training sessions

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Statistics Estonia organises free training sessions for both users of statistics and data providers: individuals and representatives of institutions, enterprises and organisations. The training sessions take place virtually in Microsoft Teams, at Statistics Estonia or at client location. You can place an order for a training session, if there are at least ten participants.

General Government’s budgetary position slightly improved

Date 31.12.2009
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According to Statistics Estonia, the Estonian general government sector surplused in the 3rd quarter 2009 by 1.4 billion kroons. The consolidated gross debt level rose up to 13.8 billion kroons.