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DISINFO: As many Estonians have moved to Western Europe, the country suffers a decline in workforce
DISINFORMATION CASE DETAILS
  • Outlet: Sputnik Estonia ( archived) *
  • Date of publication: October 14, 2019
  • Outlet language(s): Estonian
  • Countries / regions discussed: Estonia
Tags:
migration Economic difficulties

DISINFO: As many Estonians have moved to Western Europe, the country suffers a decline in workforce

SUMMARY

Over the last few years, significant numbers of Estonian working-age people have moved to Western Europe to look for more lucrative jobs. As a result, the country is faced with a sharp decline in workforce.

RESPONSE

No evidence is given to support this claim. On the contrary, according to Statistics Estonia, this is not the case: "In 2018, Estonia’s net migration was positive for the fourth year in a row. 17,547 persons took up residence in Estonia and 10,476 persons left Estonia. (…) The number of working-age people (20–64 years old) increased by 6,270 persons as a result of migration."

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