We work to ensure the numbers add up to inform policy and decision-making
Reliable statistics are indispensable for the analysis of international trade, investment and development and the formulation of effective policies to foster inclusive and sustainable social and economic development.
To ensure the impartiality and high quality of UNCTAD's statistics, we apply rigorously:
- Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics,
- United Nations Principles Governing International Statistical Activities, and
- UNCTAD Statistics Quality Assurance Framework.
Data Hub
Explore UNCTAD statistics, weekly updates of our trade and GDP nowcasts, key indicators in Country Profiles and a selection of infographics.
Counting the costs of achieving the Global Goals
New data and UNCTAD analysis show how much developing countries need to accelerate progress towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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Data insights
Data insights of UN Trade and Development highlight key messages extracted from UNCTADstat data through careful analysis, highlighting key global trends in trade and development. Decision-makers, researchers and stakeholders can explore the numbers behind the critical issues shaping the future.
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International trade
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Economy and finance
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Maritime transport
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Environment
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Digital economy and technology
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Population and inclusiveness
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Healthy not hungry: Why good food is a key ingredient for development
Statistical guidelines
In a world of growing crises and uncertainty, high-quality and reliable statistics are all the more important, underpinning the work of international organizations – such as UNCTAD – as a credible source of policy advice and research data. Achieving and maintaining public trust in official statistics requires that statistics are produced in an objective, transparent and professionally independent manner.
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