The UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics 2019 provides a wide range of statistics and indicators relevant to the analysis of international trade, investment, maritime transport and development. Reliable statistical information is indispensable for formulating sound policies and recommendations that may commit countries for many years as they strive to integrate into the world economy and improve the living standards of their citizens. Whether for research, consultation or technical cooperation, UNCTAD needs reliable and internationally comparable trade, financial and macroeconomic data, covering several decades and for as many countries as possible.
This year’s edition incorporates several new charts and maps, and also includes for the first time new maritime statistics dealing with port performance: tables showing the number of port calls and the time spent by ships in port, sub-divided into eight market segments (see Maritime transport indicators page). This update also incorporates the latest population estimates from the United Nations World Population Prospects 2019 (including significant adjustments for Eritrea, Eswatini, Lebanon, Maldives, South Sudan, Venezuela and Zimbabwe). The urban and rural population estimates are based on the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects 2018. Read more: https://unctad.org/en/PublicationsLibrary/tdstat44_en.pdf
