Statistics Explained, your guide to European statistics.
Statistics Explained is an official Eurostat website presenting statistical topics in an easily understandable way. Together, the articles make up an encyclopedia of European statistics for everyone, completed by a statistical glossary clarifying all terms used and by numerous links to further information and the latest data and metadata.
It contains statistical data and explanations, but also direct links to all kinds of relevant background information which may be useful to understand the statistics.
The content of Statistics Explained
- Statistical articles are the core of Statistics Explained. They cover all the themes of European statistics.
- Glossary entries provide definitions of terms used in statistics.
- Methodological articles provide background information on statistics.
The easiest way to find a particular article in Statistics Explained is simply through a standard search on keywords using the search function in the top right corner.
You can also find the articles by browsing through the statistical themes page.
The hierarchy of statistical themes (and sub-themes) reflects the logic of the Eurostat database
An automatic translation in all EU languages is available by clicking on the blue globe icon at the top of each page.
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