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Libraries have an important role in the society: to preserve cultural heritage and make information available everywhere in Estonia. Libraries also help people navigate the information society, support lifelong learning and develop reading habits. Estonia’s library network functions on the basis of common principles and long traditions. It ensures that people have free access to information. Libraries have also become community centres, where various events take place and other services are offered. One in two persons in Estonia visits libraries. Statistics on libraries and books provide

Changes in using the statistical database and API

Kuupäev 15.02.2021
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Of the databases of Statistics Estonia, API functionality was up to now offered by the one at andmebaas.stat.ee. Now, API functionality has been added to the database on PxWeb platform, available at andmed.stat.ee/en/stat. All of those who used an API to access andmebaas.stat.ee should make the change to the PxWeb API.

In January, the biggest number of foreign tourists came from Latvia

Kuupäev 09.03.2022
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According to Statistics Estonia, in January 2022, Estonian accommodation establishments served over 158,000 tourists, which is 64% more than in January 2021. The numbers of domestic tourists and foreign tourists both increased.

Last year, average wages and salaries increased in all counties

Kuupäev 03.03.2020
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According to Statistics Estonia, in 2019, the average monthly gross wages and salaries of Estonian enterprises, institutions and organisations were 1,407 euros, i.e. 7.4% higher than in 2018. The average monthly gross wages and salaries were higher in the second and fourth quarters.

Economic impact of foreign visitors in Tallinn

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How do foreign visitors affect employment and tax income in Tallinn? The analysis focused on the consumption of goods and services by foreign visitors to Tallinn and assessing its impact on the city’s economy, value added, gross domestic product, number of enterprises and employees as well as tax income.

The Dwelling Price Index decreased in a quarter

Kuupäev 21.12.2015
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According to Statistics Estonia, in the 3rd quarter of 2015, the Dwelling Price Index changed by -1.9% compared to the 2nd quarter and by 4% compared to the 3rd quarter of 2014.