Demographic and Social Statistics

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	Statistical Abstract of the ESCWA Region, No.30 E/ESCWA/SD/2011/3 The secretariat of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) is pleased to present the thirtieth issue of the Statistical Abstract of the ESCWA Region for 2010. This... Arabic (15.08 MB) English (15.08 MB)
	Statistical Abstract of the ESCWA Region, No. 28 E/ESCWA/SD/2009/5 This publication presents time series comparative statistics and indicators on core areas of economic and social development in ESCWA member countries for 2008. This issue of the Statistical... Arabic (2.28 MB) English (2.28 MB)
	Statistical Abstract of the ESCWA Region, No. 29 E/ESCWA/SD/2009/17 This publication presents time series comparative statistics and indicators on core areas of economic and social development in ESCWA member countries for 2009. This issue of the... Arabic (1.82 MB) English (1.82 MB)
	The Integrated Household Survey E/ESCWA/SD/2009/11 ESCWA prepared this study in the context of its activities aimed at improving statistical work in member countries. The purpose of the study consists of enhancing capacities of member countries in... Arabic (858.43 KB) English (316.4 KB)
	The Demographic Profile of Arab Countries: Ageing of Rural Populations E/ESCWA/SDD/2007/Booklet.1/Rev.1 This document highlights the course of fertility and mortality transition, and examines in rural and urban populations in the 22 countries of the Arab region for the period 1980 – 2050.... Arabic (1.89 MB) English (247.76 KB)
	Demographic Profile of the Arab Countries: Analysis of the Ageing Phenomenon E/ESCWA/SDD/2011/Technical Paper.9 The Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA) drawn up at the Second World Assembly on Ageing in 2002 outlined a global agenda to deal with the issues of elderly populations. The... Arabic (1.89 MB) English (2.37 MB)
	ESCWA Country Profiles, 2009 E/ESCWA/SD/2010/Technical Paper.2 This publication outlines the main social and economic indicators of ESCWA’s member countries. It was jointly prepared by the Statistics Division and the Office of the Executive Secretary. The... Arabic (4.51 MB) English (4.51 MB)
	ESCWA Country Profiles, 2011 E/ESCWA/SD/2012/Technical Paper.1 This publication outlines the main social and economic indicators of ESCWA’s member countries. It was jointly prepared by the Statistics Division and the Office of the Executive Secretary. The... Arabic (16.43 MB) English (11.47 MB)
	Preparation for the Sudan Housing and Population Census In the framework of the ESCWA technical cooperation with member countries, and at the request of the Republic of Sudan, the regional commission held on 1 and 2 June 2016 in Khartoum a consultative...
	Undertaking Population and Housing Census Register-based and combined methodologies E/ESCWA/SD/2017/Technical Paper.3 The present report outlines the potential use of administrative registers in population and housing censuses. It focuses on the case study of Poland, which conducted a population census in 2011... Arabic (585.96 KB) English (571.94 KB)
	Report of the First Meeting of the Task Force on Gender Statistics in the Arab Region E/ESCWA/SD/2009/WG.3/3 Arabic (198.33 KB) English (65.68 KB)
	Report: Third Inter-Agency and Expert Group Meeting on Gender Statistics in the Arab Region and the Second Meeting of the Task Force on Gender Statistics in the Arab Region E/ESCWA/SD/2011/WG.1/Report Arabic (4.21 MB) English (223.56 KB)
	Report of the Regional Working Group of the ESCWA Statistical Committee at its Third Meeting E/ESCWA/SD/2010/WG.2/Report Arabic (288.1 KB) English (80 KB)
	Report of the Sixth Task Force Meeting on Population and Housing Censuses in the ESCWA Region E/ESCWA/SD/2009/18 Arabic (167.2 KB) English (545.42 KB)
	Population and Development Report. The Demographic Window: An Opportunity for Developement in the Arab Countries, Second Issue E/ESCWA/SDD/2005/5 Based on modern theories analysing the impact of demography on development, the Population and Development Report is aimed at enhancing the understanding of the relation between those two factors... Arabic (811.48 KB) English (483.93 KB)
	Report of the Statistical Committee on its Ninth Session E/ESCWA/SD/2010/IG.1/10 Arabic (158.55 KB) English (144.33 KB)
	Evaluating Gender Statistics in Iraq E/ESCWA/SD/2009/Technical Paper.2 This study is the result of bilateral cooperation between the Central Organization for Statistics and Information Technology (COSIT) at the Ministry of Planning and Development Cooperation in Iraq... Arabic (1.59 MB) English (1.59 MB)
	Youth Development in the ESCWA Region: Statistical Profiles, National Strategies and Success Stories E/ESCWA/SDD/2010/Booklet.1 During 2010-2011, the ESCWA has focused its work on emphasizing to member countries the importance of planning national policies for youth under the framework of the World Programme of Action for... Arabic (1.1 MB) English (754.52 KB)
	A study of age reporting in selected Arab censuses of population E/ESCWA/SD/2013/5 A Study of Age Reporting in Selected Arab Censuses of Population is a publication by the Statistics Division of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). It provides... Arabic (1.15 MB) English (2.16 MB)
	A People in Danger: Effects on Health of the 2014 Israeli Offensive on the Gaza Strip E/ESCWA/ECRI/2015/WP.5 The Gaza Strip has been subject to a near-total blockade by Israel since 2007 and to repeated military assaults, the most intense of which took place in 2006, 2008, 2012 and 2014. The more than... Arabic (1.22 MB) English (1017.06 KB)