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Statistics Estonia revised the population figures for the years 2000–2013

Date 17.01.2014
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Statistics Estonia revised the population figures for 2000–2013 based on the data of the 2011 census and various registers. According to the revised data, the estimated population number of Estonia as at 1 January 2014 was 1,311,870 by preliminary estimates.

Last year, immigration exceeded emigration for the first time after the restoration of independence in Estonia

Date 23.05.2016
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According to Statistics Estonia, 15,413 persons immigrated to and 13,003 persons emigrated from Estonia in 2015. Net migration was 2,410 and natural increase -1,336, meaning that immigration compensated for the population decrease which occurred due to negative natural increase.

In 2018, rapid economic growth continued in Estonia

Date 28.02.2019
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According to Statistics Estonia, in 2018, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Estonia increased 3.9% compared to 2017. For the third consecutive year the economic growth in Estonia was faster than 3%. In the 4th quarter of 2018, the Estonian economy increased by 4.2% compared to the 4th quarter of 2017.

History of Estonian statistics

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Main events in the history of Estonian statistics 2025 Statistics Estonia adopts new data sources, implements privacy enhancing technologies and focuses on developing the self-service environment and the secure data reuse environment. The minimisation of the administrative burden continues – the response burden for enterprises is reduced to about 170,000 hours, which is 26% less than the year before. Over the course of five years, Statistics Estonia has managed to decrease the administrative burden for enterprises by 41%, i.e. by 120,000 hours. 2024 Statistics Estonia focuses on reducing the

Statistics Estonia: now is the best time to participate in the e-census

Date 13.01.2012
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The recommendation of Statistics Estonia is to complete the e-census now, instead on waiting until the end of January when the system load will be higher and could make the enumeration process slower. In the first two weeks, more than 310,000 persons have already been enumerated in the e-census.

Exports of goods in particular rose in July

Date 09.09.2024
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According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2024, Estonia’s exports of goods increased by 5% and imports by 1% compared with July 2023. Exports of goods amounted to over €1.3 billion and imports to nearly €1.7 billion at current prices. The trade deficit was €321 million, which is €59 million less than in July last year.