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In 2024, developed economies captured about 75% of digitally deliverable exports like computer services.
Gaps in broadband, digital skills & data policies persist.
Without action, developing countries risk falling further behind.
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Key ICT and digital economy indicators in one place: ICT producing sectors, ICT use in businesses, ICT goods trade and digitally deliverable services.
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In the fourth quarter of 2025, connectivity gains were more widespread than losses, highlighting continued unevenness across countries.
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The global merchandise volume export growth remains modest in Q3 2025 (+0.7%). Export growth in developing economies reached 0.8%, remaining broadly stable compared with the previous quarter.
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Data centres are reshaping the global investment landscape.
UNCTAD report shows they captured over one fifth of global greenfield investment in 2025.
But investment remains concentrated in a few countries, led by France, the US and the Republic of Korea.
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World services exports increased by 9.1% year-on-year in Q3 2025, carrying on their strong rise registered in the quarter before.
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The 5 strongest bilateral liner shipping connections in Q1 2025 were connections between neighbouring countries where maritime transport plays an important part in international trade.
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Among the world regions, Asia is undoubtedly the forerunner in the supply of information and communications technology #ICT goods, accounting for nearly 80% of global exports in 2024.
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Backed by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and other partners, the #BeyondGDP initiative acknowledges a warning from Secretary-General António Guterres that global policymaking is over-reliant on Global Domestic Product data.
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#WorldEconomyReport. The global economy is expected to grow 2.7% in 2026, well under the pre-pandemic average of 3.2%.
The UN's report says underlying weaknesses like subdued investment and persistent uncertainty continue to weigh on global momentum. https://ow.ly/qGR750XTTqF
GDP alone doesn’t tell the full story of sustainable development, wellbeing, or resilience. The Beyond GDP initiative responds to this need.
➡️Learn more about the Beyond GDP project, upcoming events, and resources: unctad.org/statistics/b...
The UNCTAD Commodity Price Index #UCPI was 3.1% higher in November 2025 than it was a year earlier, with a continuing increase in the minerals, ores and metals group (+38.7%).
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📊 UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) launched a global database on e‑commerce value, the first of its kind to consolidate available national estimates to reveal new insights as well as where major information gaps persist.
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Shipping data: UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) releases new seaborne trade statistics.
Maritime transport moves over 80% of goods traded worldwide. Country-level seaborne trade data is vital for shaping better transport, trade and investment policies.
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#YearInReview
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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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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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.
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📊 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.
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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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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...
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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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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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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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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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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