The Statistical Abstract of the Arab Region presents time series statistics and indicators on core areas of economic and social development in ESCWA member countries. This issue consists of twelve chapters, each focusing on one of the following topics: population, labour force, education and illiteracy, health, gender equality, air pollution, energy, national accounts, industry, foreign trade, financial statistics and prices, and information and communications technology.
Facts and figures of the Statistical Abstract were drawn primarily from national statistical sources in Arab countries, responses to questionnaires prepared by ESCWA and data issued by international organizations, mainly by specialized United Nations entities.
Preface
Symbols-acronyms-notes
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12