UNCTAD Statistics
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Reliable statistics are indispensable for the analysis of international trade, investment and development and the formulation of effective policies to foster inclusive and sustainable social and economic development.
Developed economies remain far ahead in productive capacities #PCI, but progress has largely stalled since COVID-19.
Developing countries have made notable gains since 2000.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-240
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/pci
Developing countries have made notable gains since 2000.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-240
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/pci
November 12, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Developed economies remain far ahead in productive capacities #PCI, but progress has largely stalled since COVID-19.
Developing countries have made notable gains since 2000.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-240
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/pci
Developing countries have made notable gains since 2000.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-240
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/pci
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🌱 Green exports are surging, reaching $2 trillion last year – 14% of all manufactured goods traded globally.
Biodiversity-based goods hit $3.7 trillion in 2021 & non-plastic substitutes climbed to $485 billion in 2023.
More ▶️ https://ow.ly/UUec50Xpc79
Join us at #COP30 ▶️ https://ow.ly/6HnN50Xpc6m
Biodiversity-based goods hit $3.7 trillion in 2021 & non-plastic substitutes climbed to $485 billion in 2023.
More ▶️ https://ow.ly/UUec50Xpc79
Join us at #COP30 ▶️ https://ow.ly/6HnN50Xpc6m
November 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🌱 Green exports are surging, reaching $2 trillion last year – 14% of all manufactured goods traded globally.
Biodiversity-based goods hit $3.7 trillion in 2021 & non-plastic substitutes climbed to $485 billion in 2023.
More ▶️ https://ow.ly/UUec50Xpc79
Join us at #COP30 ▶️ https://ow.ly/6HnN50Xpc6m
Biodiversity-based goods hit $3.7 trillion in 2021 & non-plastic substitutes climbed to $485 billion in 2023.
More ▶️ https://ow.ly/UUec50Xpc79
Join us at #COP30 ▶️ https://ow.ly/6HnN50Xpc6m
The UNCTAD Commodity Price Index #UCPI gained 3.3% in September 2025, with a big increase in the minerals, ores and metals group (+29.8%).
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-242
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/ucpi_m
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-242
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/ucpi_m
November 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The UNCTAD Commodity Price Index #UCPI gained 3.3% in September 2025, with a big increase in the minerals, ores and metals group (+29.8%).
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-242
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/ucpi_m
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-242
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/ucpi_m
❓Do you know where your country’s revealed comparative advantage (RCA) lies — and how it’s shifting?
We just released 2024 RCA data and its interactive radar.
🔍Explore countries' strengths, trends & competitiveness: bit.ly/rca-radar
#RcaRadar #DataHub #Competitiveness
We just released 2024 RCA data and its interactive radar.
🔍Explore countries' strengths, trends & competitiveness: bit.ly/rca-radar
#RcaRadar #DataHub #Competitiveness
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
❓Do you know where your country’s revealed comparative advantage (RCA) lies — and how it’s shifting?
We just released 2024 RCA data and its interactive radar.
🔍Explore countries' strengths, trends & competitiveness: bit.ly/rca-radar
#RcaRadar #DataHub #Competitiveness
We just released 2024 RCA data and its interactive radar.
🔍Explore countries' strengths, trends & competitiveness: bit.ly/rca-radar
#RcaRadar #DataHub #Competitiveness
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How can countries better measure trade in services?
An UNCTAD Statistics system is supporting national authorities to collect and analyse data from enterprises – improving accuracy, reducing costs, and strengthening evidence-based trade policies.
Find out more: ▶️ https://ow.ly/mwpI50Xmo2N
An UNCTAD Statistics system is supporting national authorities to collect and analyse data from enterprises – improving accuracy, reducing costs, and strengthening evidence-based trade policies.
Find out more: ▶️ https://ow.ly/mwpI50Xmo2N
November 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM
How can countries better measure trade in services?
An UNCTAD Statistics system is supporting national authorities to collect and analyse data from enterprises – improving accuracy, reducing costs, and strengthening evidence-based trade policies.
Find out more: ▶️ https://ow.ly/mwpI50Xmo2N
An UNCTAD Statistics system is supporting national authorities to collect and analyse data from enterprises – improving accuracy, reducing costs, and strengthening evidence-based trade policies.
Find out more: ▶️ https://ow.ly/mwpI50Xmo2N
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#UNCTAD16 concluded with record participation of 170 countries and an agreed declaration on trade and development.
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November 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM
#UNCTAD16 concluded with record participation of 170 countries and an agreed declaration on trade and development.
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How can better data on debt help countries make better decisions?
In 2024, 85 institutions across 61 countries used UNCTAD’s debt management system to strengthen how they record, monitor and analyse public debt.
Over two-thirds were low- and lower-middle-income economies.
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In 2024, 85 institutions across 61 countries used UNCTAD’s debt management system to strengthen how they record, monitor and analyse public debt.
Over two-thirds were low- and lower-middle-income economies.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
How can better data on debt help countries make better decisions?
In 2024, 85 institutions across 61 countries used UNCTAD’s debt management system to strengthen how they record, monitor and analyse public debt.
Over two-thirds were low- and lower-middle-income economies.
🔗 ow.ly/pWJi50XkrNc
In 2024, 85 institutions across 61 countries used UNCTAD’s debt management system to strengthen how they record, monitor and analyse public debt.
Over two-thirds were low- and lower-middle-income economies.
🔗 ow.ly/pWJi50XkrNc
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“Technology, high-quality data and innovations can drive economies forward. But not every country has the access or technology they require to compete.”
💬 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres at #UNCTAD16
Full statement: ▶️ vimeo.com/1129571857
Final press release: ▶️ ow.ly/I9ZL50XhMhJ
💬 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres at #UNCTAD16
Full statement: ▶️ vimeo.com/1129571857
Final press release: ▶️ ow.ly/I9ZL50XhMhJ
October 30, 2025 at 6:11 PM
“Technology, high-quality data and innovations can drive economies forward. But not every country has the access or technology they require to compete.”
💬 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres at #UNCTAD16
Full statement: ▶️ vimeo.com/1129571857
Final press release: ▶️ ow.ly/I9ZL50XhMhJ
💬 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres at #UNCTAD16
Full statement: ▶️ vimeo.com/1129571857
Final press release: ▶️ ow.ly/I9ZL50XhMhJ
World #services exports increased by 8.9% in Q2 2025, at a higher pace than in the quarter before.
- Transport +3.6%
- International travel sales +9.8%
- Other services +9.7%.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-232
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/tradeservice...
- Transport +3.6%
- International travel sales +9.8%
- Other services +9.7%.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-232
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/tradeservice...
October 30, 2025 at 1:54 PM
World #services exports increased by 8.9% in Q2 2025, at a higher pace than in the quarter before.
- Transport +3.6%
- International travel sales +9.8%
- Other services +9.7%.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-232
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/tradeservice...
- Transport +3.6%
- International travel sales +9.8%
- Other services +9.7%.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-232
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/tradeservice...
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How much does it really cost to move goods across borders — and how is this changing amid global disruptions?
The new Trade and Transport Dataset by UNCTAD & the World Bank reveals fresh insights on logistics and trade costs.
Explore the data and methods behind it: ▶️ ow.ly/yklq50Xj9Ph
The new Trade and Transport Dataset by UNCTAD & the World Bank reveals fresh insights on logistics and trade costs.
Explore the data and methods behind it: ▶️ ow.ly/yklq50Xj9Ph
October 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
How much does it really cost to move goods across borders — and how is this changing amid global disruptions?
The new Trade and Transport Dataset by UNCTAD & the World Bank reveals fresh insights on logistics and trade costs.
Explore the data and methods behind it: ▶️ ow.ly/yklq50Xj9Ph
The new Trade and Transport Dataset by UNCTAD & the World Bank reveals fresh insights on logistics and trade costs.
Explore the data and methods behind it: ▶️ ow.ly/yklq50Xj9Ph
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▶️ 170+ delegations – all-time record for UNCTAD
▶️ 80+ ministers & vice-ministers
▶️ 3,300+ participants
▶️ 230+ speakers
▶️ 65+ events
Game-changing discussions.
A solidified global commitment to a transformative future for trade & development.
unctad.org/unctad16
#UNCTAD16 #ShapingTheFuture
▶️ 80+ ministers & vice-ministers
▶️ 3,300+ participants
▶️ 230+ speakers
▶️ 65+ events
Game-changing discussions.
A solidified global commitment to a transformative future for trade & development.
unctad.org/unctad16
#UNCTAD16 #ShapingTheFuture
As we close #UNCTAD16, I am deeply grateful to all countries, delegates and partners who made this conference a success.
Over these days, we have seen multilateralism at its best – open dialogue among nations, diverse perspectives, and a strong voice from the developing world.
Over these days, we have seen multilateralism at its best – open dialogue among nations, diverse perspectives, and a strong voice from the developing world.
October 23, 2025 at 10:14 PM
▶️ 170+ delegations – all-time record for UNCTAD
▶️ 80+ ministers & vice-ministers
▶️ 3,300+ participants
▶️ 230+ speakers
▶️ 65+ events
Game-changing discussions.
A solidified global commitment to a transformative future for trade & development.
unctad.org/unctad16
#UNCTAD16 #ShapingTheFuture
▶️ 80+ ministers & vice-ministers
▶️ 3,300+ participants
▶️ 230+ speakers
▶️ 65+ events
Game-changing discussions.
A solidified global commitment to a transformative future for trade & development.
unctad.org/unctad16
#UNCTAD16 #ShapingTheFuture
In parallel with the Global Services Forum at #UNCTAD16, we present today the Trade-in-Services Statistics Information System (TiSSTAT) — a platform that helps countries close data gaps in services trade.
🗣️Live demo today 12:00pm
📍Palais des Nations (Pas Perdus), Geneva.
▶️https://bit.ly/4gReRch
🗣️Live demo today 12:00pm
📍Palais des Nations (Pas Perdus), Geneva.
▶️https://bit.ly/4gReRch
October 23, 2025 at 9:03 AM
In parallel with the Global Services Forum at #UNCTAD16, we present today the Trade-in-Services Statistics Information System (TiSSTAT) — a platform that helps countries close data gaps in services trade.
🗣️Live demo today 12:00pm
📍Palais des Nations (Pas Perdus), Geneva.
▶️https://bit.ly/4gReRch
🗣️Live demo today 12:00pm
📍Palais des Nations (Pas Perdus), Geneva.
▶️https://bit.ly/4gReRch
At the #UNCTAD16 event "Reshaping progress – moving beyond GDP for inclusive and sustainable transformation" @hickspeggy.bsky.social reminded us of the human dimension behind economic metrics.
🔗 Learn more about the event: unctad.org/unctad16/res...
#UNCTAD16 #ShapingTheFuture #BeyondGDP
🔗 Learn more about the event: unctad.org/unctad16/res...
#UNCTAD16 #ShapingTheFuture #BeyondGDP
October 23, 2025 at 7:55 AM
At the #UNCTAD16 event "Reshaping progress – moving beyond GDP for inclusive and sustainable transformation" @hickspeggy.bsky.social reminded us of the human dimension behind economic metrics.
🔗 Learn more about the event: unctad.org/unctad16/res...
#UNCTAD16 #ShapingTheFuture #BeyondGDP
🔗 Learn more about the event: unctad.org/unctad16/res...
#UNCTAD16 #ShapingTheFuture #BeyondGDP
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“We need a fair global trade and investment system,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said at #UNCTAD16.
🌍 This week, leaders, ministers and changemakers are in Geneva to shape the future of global trade, investment, development and the digital economy.
▶️ Follow live: unctad.org/unctad16
🌍 This week, leaders, ministers and changemakers are in Geneva to shape the future of global trade, investment, development and the digital economy.
▶️ Follow live: unctad.org/unctad16
October 23, 2025 at 12:03 AM
“We need a fair global trade and investment system,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said at #UNCTAD16.
🌍 This week, leaders, ministers and changemakers are in Geneva to shape the future of global trade, investment, development and the digital economy.
▶️ Follow live: unctad.org/unctad16
🌍 This week, leaders, ministers and changemakers are in Geneva to shape the future of global trade, investment, development and the digital economy.
▶️ Follow live: unctad.org/unctad16
During the #UNCTAD16 session “Reshaping Progress: Moving Beyond GDP — Inclusive and Sustainable,” Deputy Secretary-General Mary Beth Goodman @oecd-ocde.bsky.social, stressed the importance of aligning present-day decision-making with long-term sustainability goals.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:33 PM
During the #UNCTAD16 session “Reshaping Progress: Moving Beyond GDP — Inclusive and Sustainable,” Deputy Secretary-General Mary Beth Goodman @oecd-ocde.bsky.social, stressed the importance of aligning present-day decision-making with long-term sustainability goals.
➡️ unctad.org/unctad16/res...
➡️ unctad.org/unctad16/res...
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Guterres is in Geneva today to attend #UNCTAD16. He was received by UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan and delivered a speech to conference participants.
“Today, as UNCTAD returns home for its sixteenth conference, we are reminded of the urgent need to continue shaping the future,” he added.
“Today, as UNCTAD returns home for its sixteenth conference, we are reminded of the urgent need to continue shaping the future,” he added.
October 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Guterres is in Geneva today to attend #UNCTAD16. He was received by UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan and delivered a speech to conference participants.
“Today, as UNCTAD returns home for its sixteenth conference, we are reminded of the urgent need to continue shaping the future,” he added.
“Today, as UNCTAD returns home for its sixteenth conference, we are reminded of the urgent need to continue shaping the future,” he added.
Speaking during the #UNCTAD16 event “Reshaping Progress: Moving Beyond GDP,” Matthew Wilson, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Barbados to the UN in Geneva, called for new measures of progress.
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#ShapingTheFuture #BeyondGDP
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#ShapingTheFuture #BeyondGDP
October 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Speaking during the #UNCTAD16 event “Reshaping Progress: Moving Beyond GDP,” Matthew Wilson, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Barbados to the UN in Geneva, called for new measures of progress.
➡️ unctad.org/unctad16/res...
#ShapingTheFuture #BeyondGDP
➡️ unctad.org/unctad16/res...
#ShapingTheFuture #BeyondGDP
During the #UNCTAD16 parallel event “Reshaping Progress: Moving Beyond GDP,” our Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan emphasized the need to rethink economic success metrics.
➡️https://unctad.org/unctad16/reshaping-progress-moving-beyond-gdp-inclusive-and-sustainable
#ShapingTheFuture #BeyondGDP
➡️https://unctad.org/unctad16/reshaping-progress-moving-beyond-gdp-inclusive-and-sustainable
#ShapingTheFuture #BeyondGDP
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
During the #UNCTAD16 parallel event “Reshaping Progress: Moving Beyond GDP,” our Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan emphasized the need to rethink economic success metrics.
➡️https://unctad.org/unctad16/reshaping-progress-moving-beyond-gdp-inclusive-and-sustainable
#ShapingTheFuture #BeyondGDP
➡️https://unctad.org/unctad16/reshaping-progress-moving-beyond-gdp-inclusive-and-sustainable
#ShapingTheFuture #BeyondGDP
Join the South–South Cooperation Forum at #UNCTAD16.
🗓️23 Oct, Geneva 10:00-13:00 CET
Explore how countries of the Global South are driving inclusive, sustainable growth through solidarity & shared solutions.
👉 unctad.org/unctad16/sou...
#ShapingTheFuture #SSC #GlobalSouth
🗓️23 Oct, Geneva 10:00-13:00 CET
Explore how countries of the Global South are driving inclusive, sustainable growth through solidarity & shared solutions.
👉 unctad.org/unctad16/sou...
#ShapingTheFuture #SSC #GlobalSouth
October 22, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Join the South–South Cooperation Forum at #UNCTAD16.
🗓️23 Oct, Geneva 10:00-13:00 CET
Explore how countries of the Global South are driving inclusive, sustainable growth through solidarity & shared solutions.
👉 unctad.org/unctad16/sou...
#ShapingTheFuture #SSC #GlobalSouth
🗓️23 Oct, Geneva 10:00-13:00 CET
Explore how countries of the Global South are driving inclusive, sustainable growth through solidarity & shared solutions.
👉 unctad.org/unctad16/sou...
#ShapingTheFuture #SSC #GlobalSouth
Join us TODAY at #UNCTAD16 for “Reshaping Progress: Moving Beyond GDP for Inclusive & Sustainable Transformation” (15:00 – 16:30, Geneva)
Progress is more than growth. It’s about well-being, equity, resilience and sustainability.
👉 bit.ly/47dikNO
Progress is more than growth. It’s about well-being, equity, resilience and sustainability.
👉 bit.ly/47dikNO
October 21, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Join us TODAY at #UNCTAD16 for “Reshaping Progress: Moving Beyond GDP for Inclusive & Sustainable Transformation” (15:00 – 16:30, Geneva)
Progress is more than growth. It’s about well-being, equity, resilience and sustainability.
👉 bit.ly/47dikNO
Progress is more than growth. It’s about well-being, equity, resilience and sustainability.
👉 bit.ly/47dikNO
Explore the latest shifts in global trade flows across regions with the @UNCTAD trade matrix. 🌍
Who’s shaping world trade? What’s changing in export patterns? We give you the data and insights to find out.
📊https://unctadstat.unctad.org/insights/
🔢 stats.unctad.org/matrix
Who’s shaping world trade? What’s changing in export patterns? We give you the data and insights to find out.
📊https://unctadstat.unctad.org/insights/
🔢 stats.unctad.org/matrix
October 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Explore the latest shifts in global trade flows across regions with the @UNCTAD trade matrix. 🌍
Who’s shaping world trade? What’s changing in export patterns? We give you the data and insights to find out.
📊https://unctadstat.unctad.org/insights/
🔢 stats.unctad.org/matrix
Who’s shaping world trade? What’s changing in export patterns? We give you the data and insights to find out.
📊https://unctadstat.unctad.org/insights/
🔢 stats.unctad.org/matrix
Today #WorldStatisticsDay we join the global community to honor the power of #data in shaping better decisions, driving inclusive growth, and improving lives across the world.
➡️https://unstats.un.org/unsd/wsd/2025/livestream.html
➡️https://unstats.un.org/unsd/wsd/2025/livestream.html
October 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Today #WorldStatisticsDay we join the global community to honor the power of #data in shaping better decisions, driving inclusive growth, and improving lives across the world.
➡️https://unstats.un.org/unsd/wsd/2025/livestream.html
➡️https://unstats.un.org/unsd/wsd/2025/livestream.html
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High-level #UNCTAD16 Conference kicks off today – 10 a.m. Geneva time!
From 20–23 Oct, global leaders, ministers & changemakers unite to shape the future of global trade, investment, development and the digital economy.
▶️ Be part of it & follow live: https://ow.ly/kCXT50XeBA5
#ShapingTheFuture
From 20–23 Oct, global leaders, ministers & changemakers unite to shape the future of global trade, investment, development and the digital economy.
▶️ Be part of it & follow live: https://ow.ly/kCXT50XeBA5
#ShapingTheFuture
October 20, 2025 at 4:00 AM
High-level #UNCTAD16 Conference kicks off today – 10 a.m. Geneva time!
From 20–23 Oct, global leaders, ministers & changemakers unite to shape the future of global trade, investment, development and the digital economy.
▶️ Be part of it & follow live: https://ow.ly/kCXT50XeBA5
#ShapingTheFuture
From 20–23 Oct, global leaders, ministers & changemakers unite to shape the future of global trade, investment, development and the digital economy.
▶️ Be part of it & follow live: https://ow.ly/kCXT50XeBA5
#ShapingTheFuture
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Beyond GDP means measuring more than just the economy – social, environmental, and human well-being form a central part of development!
These must be part of financial strategies to foster sustainable development.
Join us at #UNCTAD16: ▶️ ow.ly/pzG850Xcujq
@unctadstat.bsky.social
These must be part of financial strategies to foster sustainable development.
Join us at #UNCTAD16: ▶️ ow.ly/pzG850Xcujq
@unctadstat.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Beyond GDP means measuring more than just the economy – social, environmental, and human well-being form a central part of development!
These must be part of financial strategies to foster sustainable development.
Join us at #UNCTAD16: ▶️ ow.ly/pzG850Xcujq
@unctadstat.bsky.social
These must be part of financial strategies to foster sustainable development.
Join us at #UNCTAD16: ▶️ ow.ly/pzG850Xcujq
@unctadstat.bsky.social
In 2023, the tariffs on exports of manufactured goods and ores and metals from Least Developed Countries ranged between 0% and 7.36% among their main trading partners.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/4qestm4
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/tariff
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/4qestm4
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/tariff
October 16, 2025 at 9:45 AM
In 2023, the tariffs on exports of manufactured goods and ores and metals from Least Developed Countries ranged between 0% and 7.36% among their main trading partners.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/4qestm4
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/tariff
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/4qestm4
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/tariff