UNCTAD Statistic

UNCTAD releases statistics that are relevant for the analysis of international trade, foreign direct investment and commodities, and more explicitly for understanding the economic trends of developing countries over the past decades, particularly in the context of globalization.

The statistics are based on existing national and international data sources. In addition, some of the series represent UNCTAD secretariat estimates. Data are presented in a consistent framework and wherever possible in an analytical way so as to facilitate their interpretation. Time series of basic data cover periods as long as available data permit.

UNCTAD offers online databases and produces statistical publications such as Development and Globalization: Facts and Figures, the Handbook of Statistics, the World Investment Directory, and theHandbook of World Mineral Trade Statistics; some publications include a CD-ROM version.