Statistics

System enhances the collection and processing of statistics on international trade in services to better inform policymaking in eight African countries.

World trade hit a record $32 trillion in 2022, but growth turned negative in the last half of the year. Environmentally friendly products defied the trend.

The annual Handbook of Statistics provides timely and reliable data on a wide range of economic and trade indicators so policymakers can take evidence-based decisions.

The booming digital economy has heightened the need for new data and measurement tools to strengthen evidence-based policymaking.

The country is striving to unlock more resources for sustainable development by tracking and tackling illicit financial flows.

UNCTAD, UNODC and their partners have developed tools and methods that are supporting 22 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America track selected illicit financial flows.

A new technical assistance project will modernize the Palestinian debt management system and train officials.

But the positive trend for international trade may soon come to an end amid tightening policies and geopolitical frictions.

The site improves the utility and accessibility of UNCTAD’s nowcasts for the international community.

UNCTAD’s new Inclusive Growth Index shows countries’ performance across four pillars: economy, living conditions, equality and environment.