Conclusion 1

The Statistical Yearbook is an annual compilation that presents a set of basic statistics
that characterize the economic, socio-demographic, and environmental situation of the
region for a particular period. It is intended to provide information to various agencies of
the United Nations system, as well as to other international organizations, governments
and non-governmental organizations, national statistics, economic statistics, among
others.

Conclusion 2

The statistical yearbook allows for the collection of important data from various sources
during each period and consists of three chapters. The first chapter presents
demographic and social indicators; the second chapter contains economic statistics on
international trade, balance of payments and domestic prices, as well as national
accounts (expressed in dollars); and the third chapter presents available quantitative
information on the environment in terms of physical conditions, land cover, biodiversity,
and environmental quality.