The UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics was first launched in 1967. Over the past 50 years, the handbook has evolved to incorporate new statistics and ensure that readers have access to the best possible information available. The 2021 edition of the Handbook continues in this tradition of excellence and innovation. As in previous years, this edition showcases 'nowcasted' estimates for total merchandised trade, total services trade and GDP. This publication provides a wide range of statistics and indicators relevant to the analysis of international trade, investment, and development.

The UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics was first launched in 1967. Over the past 50 years, the handbook has evolved to incorporate new statistics and ensure that readers have access to the best possible information available. The 2023 edition of the Handbook continues in this tradition of excellence and innovation. As in previous years, this edition showcases 'nowcasted' estimates for total merchandised trade, total services trade and GDP.

This book equips analysts, researchers, and government officials with a comprehensive collection of statistical data on world trade, investment, and development. Data are presented analytically, through the use of rank-orderings, growth rates, shares, and other special calculations, and as time series that cover basic trade data. Classification is provided for countries and territories by region and developing countries and territories by economic grouping. Calculation of annual average growth rates, special studies, and annex tables detail information on the trade network for the world. Written in English and French. Formerly known as the "Handbook of International Trade and Development Statistics,"

The UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics was first launched in 1967. Over the past 50 years, the handbook has evolved to incorporate new statistics and ensure that readers have access to the best possible information available.