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Working international students and graduates contributed over 22 million euros in taxes in the previous academic year

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Statistics Estonia analysed the economic contribution of working international students and international graduates. The analysis, commissioned by the Education and Youth Board, shows that, in the academic year 2021/22, international degree students contributed 14 million euros and international graduates over 8 million euros in taxes. In recent years, there has been a considerable rise in the number of international graduates who stay to work in Estonia after graduation. The majority of these graduates work in Tallinn.

The procedure of logging into the research work environment will become ID-card based

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In order to increase the security of access to the research work environment, Statistics Estonia will make the identification of researchers working remotely with data ID-card based. From 8 January 2023, it will no longer be possible to access the research work environment with a password only.

Environmental protection funding

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Environmental measures implemented by the state support the development of environmentally friendly consumption and production habits. One of these measures is environmental taxes. Their share in the total tax revenue in Estonia has increased over the years. The purpose of environmental taxes is to mitigate the negative impact of human activity on the environment and to reduce environmental pollution. Examples of environmental taxes are pollution, energy and transport taxes. Statistics on environmental protection funding provide information on environmental protection expenditures as well as

International students and graduates continue to contribute more in taxes to the Estonian economy

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According to Statistics Estonia, in the academic year 2020/2021, international students and graduates in Estonia paid more than ever before in labour taxes: a total of 16 million euros. At the same time, the number of international students was smaller, while the number of international graduates continued to rise. International students and graduates were most likely to work in information and communication as well as in education. Compared to local students, they worked more often in start-up enterprises.

Survey reveals whether adults in Estonia are as clever as our children

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The international Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC), which aims to collect data on people’s everyday competencies such as literacy, numeracy, information-seeking, use of computers and information technology, as well as their education and work experience, begins today. This is the second time that Estonia has participated in the survey.

Statistics Estonia published data on Ukrainian citizens in the labour market

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Commissioned by the Ministry of Social Affairs, Statistics Estonia analyses the employment situation of Ukrainian refugees under temporary protection and the Ukrainian citizens staying in the country on other grounds. Data will be updated regularly from now on.

Peer Review of Statistics Estonia, 2021–2022

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Statistics Estonia and all other statistical authorities of the European Union, forming the European Statistical System partnership, are responsible for the development, production and dissemination of European statistics. All European statistical authorities adhere to the 16 key principles defined in the European Statistics Code of Practice, which is supported by the Quality Assurance Framework of the European Statistical System. Implementation of the European Statistics Code of Practice is monitored through peer reviews conducted about every five years. The previous round of peer reviews was

E-census is open from the end of December

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At the end of the year, on 28 December, the Population and Housing Census, conducted every ten years, starts in Estonia. Everyone living in Estonia is invited to complete an online questionnaire for the census by 22 January 2022. In February, census takers will call or visit the people for whom filling in the questionnaire is mandatory.

17. Partnerships for the Goals

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The focus of the global goal “Partnerships for the Goals” is cooperation and partnership for achieving all SDGs. It requires more effective cooperation at all levels, international and national. In the 2030 Agenda, this goal is divided into five topics: finance, technology, capacity-building, trade and systemic issues. The primary requirements are strengthening partnership and ensuring cohesive sustainable development activities both nationally and internationally. It is important to achieve public and private sector as well as civil society partnerships, using their experience and relevant