The World Statistics Pocketbook is the thirty-first in a series of annual compilations of key economic, social and environmental indicators, presented in one-page profiles for 216 countries or areas of the world. Prepared by the United Nations Statistics Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs, it responds to General Assembly resolution 2626 (XXV), in which the Secretary-General is requested to supply basic national data that will increase international public awareness of countries’ development efforts.
This issue of the World Statistics Pocketbook covers various years from 2000 to 2011. For the economic indicators, in general, three years – 2000, 2005 and 2010 – are shown, unless otherwise indicated.


this pocket book, i cannot access it, sir, what do i do? i just cannot seem to download it…..:(
i have been able to download it. It seems your internet speed is slow. It is pdf file you can right click and choose “save as”
It means it is good to have some knowledge about the organization before selecting it for the topic. You do not need to visit it “officially”, you can read more about them by checking on their website or getting to know what they do. Your objective is to ascertain if they fit your study.