In 2020, power plants produced 5,516 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity, which was three quarters of the production the year prior, data from Statistics Estonia showed. The volume of electricity produced from oil shale decreased by a half. Helle Truuts, an analyst at Statistics Estonia, said electricity production from renewable energy sources continued to grow last…
In July, the total production of industrial enterprises increased by 10% YoY, data from Statistics Estonia showed. Production increased by 16% in energy production, by 6% in manufacturing and by 72% in mining. Helle Bunder, analyst at Statistics Estonia, said production increased in more than a half of manufacturing activities. “In July last year, the…
Tallinn City Government will continue to pay sick leave from the first day and to reduced rent in city-owned properties in the City Center until the end of 2021. However, rent exemption will no longer apply to properties outside the center. The measures are part of draft legislation to offer coronavirus relief to people and…
Estonia’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 12.9% YoY in the second quarter – a new record, data from Statistics Estonia showed. The GDP at current prices was EUR 7.4 billion. Robert Muursepp, lead analyst at Statistics Estonia, said when considering the fast economic growth, it should be noted that it was mainly connected with…
Further signs of economic recovery are in evidence from data released by state agency Statistics Estonia, which said that retail turnover rose by 10% YoY at constant prices in July, the EUR 779 million. Jaanika Tiigiste, leading analyst at Statistics Estonia, said: “Turnover continues to grow both in comparison with last year and with the…
A self-driving bus starts work in Tartu on a trial basis this week, ferrying passengers between the city center and the Estonian National Museum (ERM) on the outskirts. The buses’ manufacturers ask local drivers to be patient, as the vehicle gets up and running. While the Estonia-made bus is driver-less, by law an operator must…
The average salary rose to EUR 1,538 (+7.3%) – in the second quarter of 2021, data from Statistics Estonia showed. The data are for the average monthly gross wages and salaries. Both were highest in Harju and Tartu counties. The sectors with the highest salaries are information and communication, financial and insurance activities and the…