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Internet Access and Use of ICT in Enterprises in 2011

added: 15-12-2011

In the EU27, enterprises use the internet for a variety of purposes, among others, to present information on a website, offer online shopping facilities to customers and interact with public authorities. In the EU27, 95% of enterprises had access to the internet in January 2011. The share of enterprises having a fixed broadband connection to access the internet grew slightly from 84% in 2010 to 87% in 2011. On the other hand, the use of mobile broadband connections by enterprises in the EU27 increased significantly in the same period, from 27% to 47%.

GDP per Capita in the Member States Ranged from 44% to 271% of the EU27 Average in 2010

added: 14-12-2011

In 2010, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita in Luxembourg, expressed in purchasing power standards (PPS), was more than two and a half times the EU27 average, while the Netherlands recorded a level one third above the average.

Money Transferred by Migrants to Their Country of Origin up by 3% to 31 bn euro in 2010

added: 14-12-2011

In the EU27, money sent by migrants to their country of origin, usually referred to as workers' remittances, registered a constant increase until 2008, mainly due to extra-EU27 flows. This trend was interrupted in 2009 by the economic crisis, but 2010 brought a partial recovery, although figures remain below 2007 levels.

EU27 Trade in Goods with Russia up by 27% in the First Nine Months of 2011

added: 13-12-2011

EU27 trade in goods with Russia partly recovered in 2010, after the sharp drop recorded in 2009 which interrupted a long period of growth. EU27 exports to Russia fell from 105 billion euro in 2008 to 66 bn in 2009, then rose to 86 bn in 2010. Imports decreased from 178 bn in 2008 to 118 bn in 2009, then increased to 160 bn in 2010. As a result, the EU27 trade deficit with Russia increased from 52 bn euro in 2009 to 74 bn in 2010.

Eurostat Regional Yearbook 2011

added: 13-12-2011

Which EU regions are the most built up and which are the least? Which region has the highest proportion of the population who have completed tertiary education? In which cities is poverty considered as a problem by the citizens? And which cities are considered to have the worst air quality? The answers to these questions and many more are found in the 2011 regional yearbook from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.

One in Three Foreign-Born Persons Aged 25 to 54 Overqualified for Their Job

added: 09-12-2011

Over the years, migration has had an impact on the composition of European societies. In 2010, foreign-born persons accounted for 9.4% of the EU27 population. Their socio-economic situation was in general less favourable than for native-born persons.

GDP up by 0.2% in Euro Area and by 0.3% in EU27 - the Third Quarter of 2011

added: 07-12-2011

GDP increased by 0.2% in the euro area (EA17) and by 0.3% in the EU27 during the third quarter of 2011, compared with the previous quarter, according to second estimates released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In the second quarter of 2011, growth rates were +0.2% in both zones.

Volume of Retail Trade up by 0.4% in Both Euro Area and EU27 in October 2011

added: 06-12-2011

In October 2011, compared with September 2011, the volume of retail trade grew by 0.4% in both the euro area (EA17) and the EU27. In September retail trade fell by 0.6% in the euro area and by 0.3% in the EU27. In October 2011, compared with October 2010, the retail sales index decreased by 0.4% in the euro area and remained stable in the EU27.

Industrial Producer Prices up by 0.1% in Euro Area in October 2011

added: 05-12-2011

In October 2011 compared with September 2011, the industrial producer price index rose by 0.1% in the euro area (EA17) and by 0.2% in the EU27. In September prices increased by 0.3% and 0.4% respectively. In October 2011 compared with October 2010, industrial producer prices gained 5.5% in the euro area and 6.4% in the EU27.

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 10.3% in October 2011

added: 01-12-2011

The euro area(EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.3% in October 2011, compared with 10.2% in September. It was 10.1% in October 2010. The EU27 unemployment rate was 9.8% in October 2011, compared with 9.7% in September. It was 9.6% in October 2010.

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