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This is the sixty-fourth issue of National Accounts Statistics: Main Aggregates and Detailed Tables, showing detailed national accounts estimates for 210 countries and areas for the reporting years 2011 to 2022. The national data for each country and area are presented in separate chapters using uniform table headings and classifications recommended in the United Nations System of National Accounts (SNA). A summary of the conceptual framework of the SNA and definitions of important terms are also included in this publication. Other statistical information covered includes gross domestic product, national income, savings, private and government consumption, and transactions of institutional sectors.

The National Accounts Statistics: Analysis of Main Aggregates, 2022 comprises in the form of analytical tables a summary of the principal national accounting aggregates based on official national accounts data for more than 200 countries and areas, covering the period 1970-2022.

The 2024 edition of the United Nations' World Economic Situation and Prospects report comes amid stark global economic inequalities and high geopolitical tensions. While rich economies have largely bounced back from the COVID-19 pandemic, developing economies have lost ground. Many are drowning in debt, with more than a third at risk of crisis. Investment in climate action and sustainable development is falling woefully short. Hunger and poverty are on the rise. And growing divisions between countries and economies are preventing an effective response. As this report makes clear, 2024 is projected to be another tough year. Sluggish global growth is projected to slow further. Investment will remain weak. The debt crisis will continue to spiral, as debt service obligations reach new heights. Devastating conflicts and escalating extreme weather are bringing uncertainty and risk to the global economy.

Global population aging, an outcome of demographic transition, is impacting countries worldwide. This report focuses on developing nations with high fertility rates (at least 4 births per woman), particularly in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. It explores the challenges and opportunities these countries encounter in harnessing the ""demographic dividend"" during the period when the working-age population grows faster than the total population, as highlighted in the World Population Prospects 2022. While Asian LDCs are concluding the transition to lower mortality and fertility, African counterparts are in early stages. Case studies from two Asian and two sub-Saharan African countries analyze the gradual shift to older age structures and its impact on realizing the demographic dividend. Examining demographic, economic, social, cultural, and historical contexts, the report assesses challenges and opportunities in anticipating and preparing for population aging. Insights and best practices from countries at various transition stages form the basis for policy recommendations, aiming to guide LDC governments in fostering sustainable development, social inclusion, and adaptation to aging societies. These recommendations leverage the temporary increase in the working-age population, creating a window of opportunity for strategic planning.

The 2021 Energy Balances contains energy balances for over 220 countries and territories, showing production, trade, transformation and consumption (by sector) in energy units for all energy products. It presents energy data for countries and areas in a format which shows the overall picture of the production, trade, transformation and consumption of energy products utilized in the region. Such a format is useful in assessing and analyzing supply and consumption patterns across both products and countries in detail on an internationally comparable basis.

This publication is the seventh in a series of pocketbook compilations on energy statistics designed to highlight the availability of data on various aspects of energy production, transformation and use and its linkages to other key statistics. Energy is central to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on climate change, and sound energy statistics are the basis for the reliable measurement of progress, thereby assisting the formulation of policy measures to achieve international and national sustainable development goals.

The report provides an up-to-date overview of major population trends in the least developed countries (LDCs), landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) and small island developing States (SIDS) in connection with the critical development challenges they face. The groups of countries in special situations comprise 110 countries (45 LDCs, 32 LLDCs, and 57 SIDS) located in all regions of the world. The report focuses on differences and similarities in demographic characteristics between regional subgroups of the three categories of countries. It highlights levels and trends in population size, structure and distribution, mortality, fertility and international migration from 2000 to 2050, while also discussing the implications of these demographic trends for achieving the relevant SDGs.

International Migration and Sustainable Development examines the linkages between international migration and the social, economic and environmental dimensions of sustainable development. It discusses how international migration is defined and measured, examines levels and trends in international migration at the global and regional level and by income group, explores the growing scope and impact of international migration and reviews its relevance for achieving internationally agreed sustainable development Goals and targets. The report also offers policy recommendations focusing on the social, economic and environmental causes and consequences of international migration. The report is part of a series on major demographic trends being prepared by the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Other reports in the series have investigated the linkages between population growth, social and economic development and environmental change and analyzed population ageing. The main purpose of the series is to provide informed analysis of population patterns and trends in the context of sustainable development in a manner that is accessible to a general audience and that can help to guide the policymaking of Member States and the deliberations of the United Nations Commission on Population and Development.

This report finds that the world is facing a sustainable development crisis, and that financing challenges are at the heart of the crisis and imperil the SDGs and climate action. It notes that the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in 2025 will be a last chance to correct course if we want to achieve the SDGs by the 2030 deadline. It calls for urgently closing financing gaps through an investment push, for closing policy and architecture gaps to make the international financial architecture fit for purpose in a crisis-prone world, and for closing credibility gaps, translating rhetoric into action to rebuild trust in multilateralism.

The World Statistics Pocketbook is an annual compilation of key statistical indicators prepared by the United Nations Statistics Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs. The topics covered include: agriculture, balance of payments, education, energy, environment, food, gender, health, industrial production, information and communication, international finance, international tourism, international trade, labour, migration, national accounts, population and prices.

The fifth edition of the Handbook on the Least Developed Country Category provides comprehensive information on the least developed country (LDC) category, including a description of procedures and methodologies used in the identification of these countries and the international support measures available to them. It builds upon and updates the previous edition, published in 2021. The Handbook aims at providing comprehensive and up-to-date information on the LDC category. The publication is intended for use by government officials, policymakers, researchers and others interested in the LDC category.

This year's report presents how far we have come towards reaching the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It warns that with just 6 years remaining to the 2030 deadline, and nearly a year from reaffirmed commitments at the SDG Summit, current progress falls far short of what is required to meet the targets outlined in the 2030 Agenda. The scarring effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, escalating conflicts, geopolitical tensions, and growing climate chaos are hitting SDG progress hard. The report reveals that only 17 per cent of the SDG targets are on track, with nearly half showing minimal or moderate progress, and over one-third stalling or regressing. The report documents increasing global inequalities, with an additional 23 million people pushed into extreme poverty and over 100 million more suffering from hunger in 2022 compared to 2019. For the first time this century, per-capita GDP growth in half of the world's most vulnerable nations is slower than that in advanced economies. Overall global health progress has decelerated alarmingly since 2015. Many countries have experienced declines in student math and reading skills. Wars are upending millions of lives. The number of forcibly displaced people has reached an unprecedented level, nearly 120 million by May 2024 and civilian casualties spiked by 72 per cent between 2022 and 2023. 2023 was the warmest year on record, with global temperatures nearing the critical 1.5°C threshold. Greenhouse gas emissions and atmospheric CO2 concentrations continue to reach new highs.

The Population Division prepares the official United Nations population estimates and projections, which serve as the standard figures on population for use throughout the United Nations system, including for the global monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals. The estimates and projections are one of five flagship data products of the Population Division, each consisting of a comprehensive global dataset on a specific topic: population estimates and projections, population policies, numbers of international migrants (stock), family planning indicators, and estimates and projections of urban and rural populations. This publication is the only one that presents results from biannually updated population estimates and projections and covers all 237 countries or areas of the world over the time span of 1950-2100.

The nature of crises has been transformed significantly in recent years. Shocks have become more intense, widespread, and interlinked. Extreme weather events happen with increasing frequency and ferocity; economic, financial, social, and health shocks quickly spread around the world; conflict and insecurity are a daily reality for millions. The combined effect of more numerous and more powerful shocks, denser interconnections, and existing shortfalls creates a daunting challenge to social development in countries, already struggling to make significant progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.

This is the sixty-fifth issue of National Accounts Statistics: Main Aggregates and Detailed Tables, showing detailed national accounts estimates for 210 countries and areas for the reporting years 2012 to 2023. The national data for each country and area are presented in separate chapters using uniform table headings and classifications recommended in the United Nations System of National Accounts (SNA). A summary of the conceptual framework of the SNA and definitions of important terms are also included in this publication. Other statistical information covered includes gross domestic product, national income, savings, private and government consumption, and transactions of institutional sectors.

This thirteenth edition of the United Nations E-Government Survey,/i>, released in 2024, provides a comprehensive assessment of the digital government landscape across all 193 Member States. The 2024 Survey highlights a significant upward trend in the development of digital government worldwide, with increased investment in resilient infrastructure and cutting-edge technologies. The global average value of the E-Government Development Index (EGDI) shows substantial improvement, with the proportion of the population lagging in digital government development decreasing from 45.0 per cent in 2022 to 22.4 per cent in 2024. Despite significant progress in digital government development, the EGDI averages for the African region, least developed countries, and small island developing States remain below the global average, underscoring the need for targeted efforts to bridge existing gaps. At the local level, the Survey continues to assess city portals using the Local Online Services Index (LOSI). The LOSI findings reflect steady progress but also highlight persistent disparities between national and local e-government performance, pointing to the need for focused initiatives to strengthen digital government at the municipal level. This edition introduces the new Digital Government Model Framework, providing countries with a comprehensive road map for the effective planning, implementation and assessment of digital government initiatives. A short addendum explores the integration of AI in digital government development, emphasizing the importance of maximizing benefits and minimizing risks to achieve balanced governance.

This sixth volume of the State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples focuses on the climate crisis, its impact on Indigenous Peoples, and the role Indigenous Peoples can and do play in mitigating the effects of climate change. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of current and emerging issues in the context of the climate crisis from the perspective of Indigenous Peoples. Drawing on illustrative examples from across the seven sociocultural regions, the publication highlights both challenges and good practices linked to Indigenous Peoples’ experiences with and responses to the ongoing climate crisis. Ultimately, this report is intended to serve as an authoritative reference and advocacy tool for Indigenous Peoples and civil society organizations and to contribute to the broader conversation around climate change mitigation, adaptation and resilience.

The Energy Statistics Yearbook 2022 is the sixty-sixth issue in a series of annual compilations of internationally comparable statistics summarizing world energy trends. Annual data for 227 countries and areas for the period 2019 to 2022 are presented on production, trade and consumption of energy: solids, liquids, gaseous fuels, electricity and heat, covering both renewable and non-renewable sources of energy. In addition, per capita consumption series are also provided for all energy products, and for the second time a special table on CO2 emissions is published in the Yearbook. Graphs are included to illustrate historic trends and/or changes in composition of production and/or consumption of major energy products. Special tables of interest include: CO2 emissions from fossil fuels, international trade tables for coal, crude petroleum and natural gas by partner countries – providing information on direction of trade; selected series of statistics on renewables and wastes; refinery distillation capacity; and a table on selected energy resources.

The 2022 Energy Balances contains energy balances for over 220 countries and territories, showing production, trade, transformation and consumption (by sector) in energy units for all energy products.

The 2022 Electricity Profiles contains electricity profiles for almost 230 countries and territories, providing detailed information on production, trade and consumption of electricity, net installed capacity and thermal power plant input and efficiency for all countries.

This publication is the eighth in a series of pocketbook compilations on energy statistics designed to highlight the availability of data on various aspects of energy production, transformation and use and its linkages to other key statistics. Energy is central to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on climate change, and sound energy statistics are the basis for the reliable measurement of progress, thereby assisting the formulation of policy measures to achieve international and national sustainable development goals.

The National Time Transfer Accounts (NTAs) Manual provides a framework for studying the age dimension of economic activity and answering one of the most fundamental questions about how our societies work – how resources get to people who produce less than they consume because they are too young to produce enough or too old and facing lowered productivity through the ageing process or who want to retire. This work has revealed what the NTA framework refers to as the "generational economy" in many countries over many different periods, showing how people produce, consume, share, and save resources by age. In addition, it has yielded important practical and theoretical insights into how population change impacts individuals, economies, and economic policy.

The World Economic Situation and Prospects 2025 presents a regional and global economic outlook for 2025 and underscores the importance of global cooperation and prudent policies to lift global growth and accelerate progress towards the SDGs. This year's thematic chapter takes a deep dive into the role of critical minerals in ramping up energy transition and delivering sustainable development. These minerals are key to build renewable technologies to achieve net zero by 2050, while bringing tremendous opportunities for many developing countries to create jobs, generate revenues and spur industrialization.

The Population and Vital Statistics Report presents data for countries or areas on population size (total, male, and female) from the latest available census, estimated total population size for the latest available year, and the number and rate of vital events (live births, deaths, and infant deaths) for the latest available year within the past 15 years. These data are presented as reported by national statistical authorities to the Demographic Yearbook of the Statistics Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.

The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2025 marks the tenth annual stocktaking of global progress toward the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. With only five years left, it finds that while millions of lives have improved, the pace of change is insufficient to meet all the Goals by 2030. Since 2015, there have been major gains in education, maternal and child health, digital access, and disease prevention. Electricity access has expanded, and renewable energy is the fastest-growing power source. However, progress remains fragile and unequal. Millions still endure extreme poverty, hunger, and a lack of basic services, marginalized groups face systemic disadvantages. Conflicts, climate chaos, inequality, and rising debt continue to impede progress. Success stories – including universal electricity access in 45 countries and the elimination of neglected tropical diseases in 54 countries – prove rapid progress is possible. The report calls for urgent action in six priority areas: food systems, energy access, digital transformation, education, jobs and social protection, and climate and biodiversity, supported by stronger global cooperation and investment.

The Statistical Yearbook is an annual compilation of a wide range of international economic, social and environmental statistics on over 200 countries and areas, compiled from sources including UN agencies and other international, national and specialized organizations. The 2025 edition contains data available to the Statistics Division as of 31 July 2025 and presents them in 33 tables on topics such as: communication; crime; development assistance; education; energy; environment; finance; gender; international merchandise trade; international tourism; labour force; national accounts; population and migration; price and production indices; and science and technology. Most tables covering the period up to 2025. Accompanying the tables are technical notes providing brief descriptions of major statistical concepts, definitions and classifications.L’Annuaire statistique est un outil de compilation annuelle de données statistiques couvrant les activités et conditions économiques, sociales et environnementales aux niveaux national, régional et mondial. Ces données proviennent des institutions spécialisées des Nations Unies, d’organisations internationales, ou de sources officielles nationales et internationales. L’Annuaire statistique 2025 contient les données disponibles à la date du 31 juillet 2025 présentées dans 33 tableaux ouvrant des thèmes tels que l’aide au développement, la communication, la criminalité, l’éducation, l’énergie, l’environnement, les finances, la situation de femmes, le commerce international des marchandises, le tourisme internationale, la main?d’oeuvre, les comptabilités nationales, la population et la migration, les indices des prix et de la production, et la science et technologie. Les tableaux présentent des séries généralement la période jusqu'à 2025 en fonction de la disponibilité des données. Enfin, des notes techniques accompagnant les tableaux donnent une brève description des principales notions, 4 définitions et classifications statistiques nécessaires pour interpréter et analyser les données.

The World Statistics Pocketbook is an annual compilation of key statistical indicators prepared by the United Nations Statistics Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs. The topics covered include: agriculture, balance of payments, education, energy, environment, food, gender, health, information and communication, international finance, international tourism, international trade, labour, migration, national accounts, population and prices.

The Population Division prepares the United Nations population estimates and projections, which are published in the biennial series known as the World Population Prospects (WPP). WPP data serve as the standard figures on population for use throughout the United Nations system, including for the global monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals. The WPP includes estimates and projections at the national, regional and global levels of the number of births, the total fertility rate, age-specific fertility rates, the mean age of childbearing and other indicators related to fertility. This report adopts the analytical framework of the fertility transition to explore differences in fertility trends across countries and regions today and to provide insight into their future trajectories. Countries and areas are categorized according to the time at which fertility dropped, or is expected to drop, to below-replacement fertility of 2.1 births per woman. The report also offers a series of policy recommendations to help countries prepare for fertility levels that may differ significantly from those of the recent past.

The world has seen extraordinary social and economic progress over the past three decades. Unprecedented gains in reducing extreme poverty, and improvements in material well-being have demonstrated the transformative potential of collective action. Despite these gains, societies across the world face deep challenges. Inequalities remain stubbornly high and economic insecurity is on the rise. Many people struggle to earn adequate incomes in precarious jobs and countless families remain one misfortune away from falling into poverty. Frustration with the status quo is fueling distrust and straining the very foundations of global solidarity. The evidence presented in the World Social Report 2025 underscores the need for urgent action: the risks of allowing the vicious cycle of economic insecurity, inequality and declining trust to persist are too high. A new policy consensus based on three guiding principles — equity, economic security for all, and solidarity — is needed to tackle today’s social challenges at their roots and accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. The rationale and objectives of such consensus are set out in the Copenhagen Declaration and Programme of Action and in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Renewed momentum is now needed to translate this collective vision of sustainable development into action.