The World Statistics Pocketbook is an annual compilation of key economic, social and environmental indicators, presented in one-page profiles. This edition includes profiles for the 30 world geographical regions and 232 countries or areas. 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. The indicators shown are selected from the wealth of international statistical information compiled regularly by the Statistics Division and the Population Division of the United Nations, the statistical services of the United Nations specialized agencies and other international organizations and institutions. Special recognition is gratefully given for their assistance in continually providing data.

《世界统计手册》是一本年度汇编的主要经济、社会和环境指标，以一页纸的形式呈现。本版包括30个世界地理区域和232个国家或地区的概况。该报告由联合国经济和社会事务部统计司编写，是根据大会第2626（XXV）号决议编写的，该决议请秘书长提供国家基本数据，以提高国际公众对各国发展努力的认识。所列指标选自联合国统计司和人口司、联合国各专门机构统计处和其他国际组织和机构定期汇编的大量国际统计资料。特别感谢他们在不断提供数据方面的帮助。