In 2007, employment grew mainly in the first three quarters, at the end of the year the growth of employment slowed down. In the 4th quarter of 2007 compared to the same quarter of 2006, the number of employed persons increased only by 0.5%, compared to the 3rd quarter of 2007 the number of employed persons decreased.
The estimates are based on the data of the Labour Force Survey conducted by Statistics Estonia since 1995. Every quarter 5,000 persons participate in the Survey. The Labour Force Survey is carried out by statistical organisations in all European Union Member States on the basis of harmonised methodology.
Statistics Office of Estonia