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Statistics Estonia invites students to participate in the competition for the young statistician’s grant

Kuupäev 04.05.2015
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Statistics Estonia announces the competition for the young statistician’s grant named after Albert Pullerits. The aim of the grant is to promote statistics as an important field of science and to encourage students to apply and develop statistical methods.

Information and communication technologies

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The development of information and communication technology (ICT) has made life a lot easier. The news is all around us and we no longer have to wait for broadcasts or the newspaper. Accommodation, flight tickets and the taxi can be booked on the computer or smart phone in just a few clicks. Information is available at all times. This facilitates data searching and communication and has revolutionised trade and the provision of services. The introduction of ICT has led to significant changes in the management of enterprises and in production: work processes are faster and more efficient. A

Living longer, but health is worse

Kuupäev 04.09.2019
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According to Statistics Estonia, in 2018, life expectancy at birth was 73.9 years for males and 82.4 years for females. Life expectancy has increased for both sexes, slightly more for males. Men are expected to live disability-free for 52.8 and women for 55.6 years. Just a year ago, disability-free life expectancy for males was two years longer and for females over three years longer.

The economy grew 0.5% in the 3rd quarter

Kuupäev 11.11.2015
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According to the flash estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased 0.5% in the 3rd quarter of 2015 compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

Electricity production increased last year

Kuupäev 03.09.2018
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According to Statistics Estonia, in 2017, the production of electricity totalled 13 terawatt-hours, which is 8% more than in the previous year. Electricity production from renewable sources increased 13% compared to 2016.

Last year, a record amount of aquaculture production was sold

Kuupäev 22.05.2018
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According to Statistics Estonia, in 2017, aquaculture enterprises sold 870 tonnes of commercial fish and crayfish, with a total value of 3.7 million euros. The volume of aquaculture production sold in 2017 was highest of the last five years.

In April, trade growth slowed down

Kuupäev 09.06.2017
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According to Statistics Estonia, in April 2017, the exports of goods decreased by 1% and imports increased by 2% compared to April 2016. A decrease in the exports of electrical equipment significantly contributed to the decline in exports.

295,000 Estonian residents lived at risk of poverty last year

Kuupäev 18.12.2018
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According to Statistics Estonia, 22.6% of the Estonian population lived at risk of poverty in 2017.  The percentage of people at risk of poverty increased 1.6 percentage points compared to the previous year.