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alaga (Spain) recorded the strongest growth in the Port Liner Shipping Connectivity Indexover , with its connectivity increasing by 1,247% relative to its 2015 level.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
alaga (Spain) recorded the strongest growth in the Port Liner Shipping Connectivity Indexover , with its connectivity increasing by 1,247% relative to its 2015 level.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-271
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/PLSCI
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Monthly liner shipping connectivity during the period from 2023 to December 2025, shows the persistent dominance of China and the relative stability among the other top-ranked economies.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Monthly liner shipping connectivity during the period from 2023 to December 2025, shows the persistent dominance of China and the relative stability among the other top-ranked economies.
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Least Developed Countries #LDCs face a double diversification gap, across both products and markets, leaving their export earnings more exposed to external shocks.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Least Developed Countries #LDCs face a double diversification gap, across both products and markets, leaving their export earnings more exposed to external shocks.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-229
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JUST IN 📊 The Handbook of Statistics 2025 is out.
A comprehensive portfolio of internationally comparable data essential for understanding global trade, economic trends, investment, maritime transport and broader development issues.
▶️ Explore the data: https://ow.ly/eSIr50XKjvP
UNCTAD Statistics
A comprehensive portfolio of internationally comparable data essential for understanding global trade, economic trends, investment, maritime transport and broader development issues.
▶️ Explore the data: https://ow.ly/eSIr50XKjvP
UNCTAD Statistics
December 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
JUST IN 📊 The Handbook of Statistics 2025 is out.
A comprehensive portfolio of internationally comparable data essential for understanding global trade, economic trends, investment, maritime transport and broader development issues.
▶️ Explore the data: https://ow.ly/eSIr50XKjvP
UNCTAD Statistics
A comprehensive portfolio of internationally comparable data essential for understanding global trade, economic trends, investment, maritime transport and broader development issues.
▶️ Explore the data: https://ow.ly/eSIr50XKjvP
UNCTAD Statistics
📊 UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics 2025 is now available.
For decades, it has been the historical repository of UNCTAD’s official statistics, providing authoritative, comparable data on global trade, development, investment and maritime transport.
➡️ unctad.org/publication/...
For decades, it has been the historical repository of UNCTAD’s official statistics, providing authoritative, comparable data on global trade, development, investment and maritime transport.
➡️ unctad.org/publication/...
December 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
📊 UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics 2025 is now available.
For decades, it has been the historical repository of UNCTAD’s official statistics, providing authoritative, comparable data on global trade, development, investment and maritime transport.
➡️ unctad.org/publication/...
For decades, it has been the historical repository of UNCTAD’s official statistics, providing authoritative, comparable data on global trade, development, investment and maritime transport.
➡️ unctad.org/publication/...
Between 2023 to 2024, the yuan and the yen depreciated against the US$ respectively at rates of 2% and 7%. The pound sterling appreciated against the US$ at rate of 3%. The euro was stable.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Between 2023 to 2024, the yuan and the yen depreciated against the US$ respectively at rates of 2% and 7%. The pound sterling appreciated against the US$ at rate of 3%. The euro was stable.
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Beyond GDP: What else matters and how to measure it?
Independent experts shine a new light on ways to complement traditional economic measures with metrics that reflect human well-being, inclusiveness and sustainability.
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UNCTAD Statistics
Independent experts shine a new light on ways to complement traditional economic measures with metrics that reflect human well-being, inclusiveness and sustainability.
▶️ Read more: https://ow.ly/yIlo50XHrNA
UNCTAD Statistics
December 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Beyond GDP: What else matters and how to measure it?
Independent experts shine a new light on ways to complement traditional economic measures with metrics that reflect human well-being, inclusiveness and sustainability.
▶️ Read more: https://ow.ly/yIlo50XHrNA
UNCTAD Statistics
Independent experts shine a new light on ways to complement traditional economic measures with metrics that reflect human well-being, inclusiveness and sustainability.
▶️ Read more: https://ow.ly/yIlo50XHrNA
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Between 2018 and 2024, several developing economies recorded notable improvements in their Productive Capacity Index #PCI scores.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Between 2018 and 2024, several developing economies recorded notable improvements in their Productive Capacity Index #PCI scores.
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Join us on 11–12 Dec 2025 for the Briefing Session on Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs).
The session will highlight new methods to measure IFFs and support data-driven policies.
🗓️Event: unctad.org/meeting/brie...
➡️IFFs Programme: unctad.org/statistics/i...
The session will highlight new methods to measure IFFs and support data-driven policies.
🗓️Event: unctad.org/meeting/brie...
➡️IFFs Programme: unctad.org/statistics/i...
December 11, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Join us on 11–12 Dec 2025 for the Briefing Session on Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs).
The session will highlight new methods to measure IFFs and support data-driven policies.
🗓️Event: unctad.org/meeting/brie...
➡️IFFs Programme: unctad.org/statistics/i...
The session will highlight new methods to measure IFFs and support data-driven policies.
🗓️Event: unctad.org/meeting/brie...
➡️IFFs Programme: unctad.org/statistics/i...
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Strengthening climate action starts with better data.
In #Barbados, @unctad.bsky.social convened national experts working on maritime trade, transport, fisheries and greenhouse-gas emissions for a two-day workshop dedicated to building that foundation.
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In #Barbados, @unctad.bsky.social convened national experts working on maritime trade, transport, fisheries and greenhouse-gas emissions for a two-day workshop dedicated to building that foundation.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Strengthening climate action starts with better data.
In #Barbados, @unctad.bsky.social convened national experts working on maritime trade, transport, fisheries and greenhouse-gas emissions for a two-day workshop dedicated to building that foundation.
Find out more ▶️ ow.ly/ONNS50XGUPU
In #Barbados, @unctad.bsky.social convened national experts working on maritime trade, transport, fisheries and greenhouse-gas emissions for a two-day workshop dedicated to building that foundation.
Find out more ▶️ ow.ly/ONNS50XGUPU
The UNCTAD Commodity Price Index #UCPI contracted 1.4% in October 2025, with a continuing increase in the minerals, ores and metals group (34.8%).
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December 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The UNCTAD Commodity Price Index #UCPI contracted 1.4% in October 2025, with a continuing increase in the minerals, ores and metals group (34.8%).
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Services drive growth and transformation – yet much of their impact remains invisible in global statistics.
At WTO, #Cambodia, #Chile, #Jamaica and #Namibia showed how stronger services statistics lead to smarter policies, greater competitiveness and more resilient economies.
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At WTO, #Cambodia, #Chile, #Jamaica and #Namibia showed how stronger services statistics lead to smarter policies, greater competitiveness and more resilient economies.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Services drive growth and transformation – yet much of their impact remains invisible in global statistics.
At WTO, #Cambodia, #Chile, #Jamaica and #Namibia showed how stronger services statistics lead to smarter policies, greater competitiveness and more resilient economies.
▶️ ow.ly/tsJO50XE72z
At WTO, #Cambodia, #Chile, #Jamaica and #Namibia showed how stronger services statistics lead to smarter policies, greater competitiveness and more resilient economies.
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Least Developed Countries #LDCs recorded the highest improvement (+5.1%) in the terms of trade in 2024📈
which means they can obtain more imports for the same amount of exports.
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which means they can obtain more imports for the same amount of exports.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Least Developed Countries #LDCs recorded the highest improvement (+5.1%) in the terms of trade in 2024📈
which means they can obtain more imports for the same amount of exports.
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📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/termsoftrade
which means they can obtain more imports for the same amount of exports.
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In 2024, biodiversity-based goods exports grew by 3.2%. Europe accounts for half of biodiversity-based products’ exports globally.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:55 AM
In 2024, biodiversity-based goods exports grew by 3.2%. Europe accounts for half of biodiversity-based products’ exports globally.
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The Internet offers businesses a new form of "shop window" that is visible Worldwide and can be open for orders 24/7.
As a result, the value of businesses' e-commerce sales has grown rapidly.
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As a result, the value of businesses' e-commerce sales has grown rapidly.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:45 AM
The Internet offers businesses a new form of "shop window" that is visible Worldwide and can be open for orders 24/7.
As a result, the value of businesses' e-commerce sales has grown rapidly.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-265
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/e-commerceto...
As a result, the value of businesses' e-commerce sales has grown rapidly.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-265
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In 2024, global trade in total ocean-related #services witnessed a strong 13% growth.
Port services, related infrastructure and logistical services exports were 23% higher.
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Port services, related infrastructure and logistical services exports were 23% higher.
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📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/oceanservices
December 1, 2025 at 10:24 AM
In 2024, global trade in total ocean-related #services witnessed a strong 13% growth.
Port services, related infrastructure and logistical services exports were 23% higher.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-248
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/oceanservices
Port services, related infrastructure and logistical services exports were 23% higher.
📊Read the insight: bit.ly/insight-248
📷Get the data: stats.unctad.org/oceanservices
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🇺🇳 UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) launches its new Statistics, Data and Digital Service, bringing statistical excellence and digital innovation under one vision.
It boosts our capacity for data-driven tools, AI and digital solutions for countries.
Find out more ▶️ https://ow.ly/vogr50XyXI9
It boosts our capacity for data-driven tools, AI and digital solutions for countries.
Find out more ▶️ https://ow.ly/vogr50XyXI9
November 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM
🇺🇳 UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) launches its new Statistics, Data and Digital Service, bringing statistical excellence and digital innovation under one vision.
It boosts our capacity for data-driven tools, AI and digital solutions for countries.
Find out more ▶️ https://ow.ly/vogr50XyXI9
It boosts our capacity for data-driven tools, AI and digital solutions for countries.
Find out more ▶️ https://ow.ly/vogr50XyXI9
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Gaza’s GDP per capita has plummeted to $161 a year – less than $0.50 per day, among the lowest levels in the world.
New UNCTAD data shows the scale of the economic collapse, and calls for a comprehensive recovery plan for the occupied Palestinian territory.
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New UNCTAD data shows the scale of the economic collapse, and calls for a comprehensive recovery plan for the occupied Palestinian territory.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Gaza’s GDP per capita has plummeted to $161 a year – less than $0.50 per day, among the lowest levels in the world.
New UNCTAD data shows the scale of the economic collapse, and calls for a comprehensive recovery plan for the occupied Palestinian territory.
▶️ https://ow.ly/Qteg50XxK3y
New UNCTAD data shows the scale of the economic collapse, and calls for a comprehensive recovery plan for the occupied Palestinian territory.
▶️ https://ow.ly/Qteg50XxK3y
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📊 @unctad.bsky.social’s new guidelines help countries measure what drives their ability to produce essential goods & services.
The Productive Capacities Index now covers 194 countries with 42 indicators.
40+ developing countries have already requested support.
▶️ Full report: ow.ly/O5oW50XwPcw
The Productive Capacities Index now covers 194 countries with 42 indicators.
40+ developing countries have already requested support.
▶️ Full report: ow.ly/O5oW50XwPcw
November 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
📊 @unctad.bsky.social’s new guidelines help countries measure what drives their ability to produce essential goods & services.
The Productive Capacities Index now covers 194 countries with 42 indicators.
40+ developing countries have already requested support.
▶️ Full report: ow.ly/O5oW50XwPcw
The Productive Capacities Index now covers 194 countries with 42 indicators.
40+ developing countries have already requested support.
▶️ Full report: ow.ly/O5oW50XwPcw
We joined Jordan’s workshop in Amman (16–17 Nov 2025) on Measuring South–South Cooperation #SSC for the #SDGs. UNCTAD presented “What is South–South Cooperation? Manual for South–South Data”.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:49 AM
We joined Jordan’s workshop in Amman (16–17 Nov 2025) on Measuring South–South Cooperation #SSC for the #SDGs. UNCTAD presented “What is South–South Cooperation? Manual for South–South Data”.
➡️Learn more about the event: unctad.org/meeting/jord...
➡️Learn more about the event: unctad.org/meeting/jord...
UNCTAD strengthened capacity in landlocked developing countries #LLDCs!
We participated in workshops in Harare & Bujumbura on analyzing trade & transport costs to support evidence-based policymaking & advance the #SDGs.
➡️Learn more about the workshops: bit.ly/3LY3K5L
We participated in workshops in Harare & Bujumbura on analyzing trade & transport costs to support evidence-based policymaking & advance the #SDGs.
➡️Learn more about the workshops: bit.ly/3LY3K5L
November 20, 2025 at 9:27 AM
UNCTAD strengthened capacity in landlocked developing countries #LLDCs!
We participated in workshops in Harare & Bujumbura on analyzing trade & transport costs to support evidence-based policymaking & advance the #SDGs.
➡️Learn more about the workshops: bit.ly/3LY3K5L
We participated in workshops in Harare & Bujumbura on analyzing trade & transport costs to support evidence-based policymaking & advance the #SDGs.
➡️Learn more about the workshops: bit.ly/3LY3K5L
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The link between economic growth and carbon emissions is weakening – but not fast enough.
The message is clear: Cutting emissions must go hand-in-hand with a just transition that empowers vulnerable countries instead of burdening them.
▶️ Full data story: https://ow.ly/z8eO50XslHZ
The message is clear: Cutting emissions must go hand-in-hand with a just transition that empowers vulnerable countries instead of burdening them.
▶️ Full data story: https://ow.ly/z8eO50XslHZ
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The link between economic growth and carbon emissions is weakening – but not fast enough.
The message is clear: Cutting emissions must go hand-in-hand with a just transition that empowers vulnerable countries instead of burdening them.
▶️ Full data story: https://ow.ly/z8eO50XslHZ
The message is clear: Cutting emissions must go hand-in-hand with a just transition that empowers vulnerable countries instead of burdening them.
▶️ Full data story: https://ow.ly/z8eO50XslHZ
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