Eurostat Yearbook

Chapter 46

 

From this chapter:

This is a good solid publication, published by Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Communities), whose focus is entirely statistical. The advantage of this reference is the 10-year trends it provides. It has been an annual publication since 1995. As far as possible the data are in a time series covering 10-year periods; for example, 1984-1994. This enables the reader to compare the present situation of member states (European Union) and other countries. This book is high in quality statistics and low in colorful, interpreted presentations.

The aim of Eurostat Yearbook is to offer statistics from the point of view of the user rather than the producer-certainly a nice touch. The layout of pages, tables, and graphs is in a standard format that makes it easier for the user to become quickly familiar with the way data are presented. Be careful, however; not all statistics used for this publication lend themselves to such treatment. For example, some statistics are produced with a higher priority given to reflecting the present situation rather than to comparing them with data published 10 years ago. Germany is included in three different ways. Many tables and graphs include Germany as constituted before the reunification of October 3, 1990. Every table contains suggested further reading. The publications recommended are available through national sales and subscription agencies (use Eurostat Information Office, fax: + 352 4301 32594).




Eurostat Yearbook