United Nations Statistical Commission

The Statistical Commission consists of 24 member countries of the United Nations, elected by the United Nations Economic and Social Council on the basis of an equitable geographical distribution. The term of office of members is four years.

Members of the Statistical Commission 2008

The documents of the thirty-ninth session of the Statistical Commission, was held in New York from 26 to 29 February 2008 are available from the links below:

39th session documents

The following resources provide useful information to participants of the 39th session:

Orientation session for newcomers

New York resource guide including information on hotels

Information on side events organized during the 39th session of the Statistical Commission at the invitation of UNSD, following the mandate of the UN Statistical Commission, is available from the links below:

Side events calendar

Exhibition (26 - 29 February)

The 4-day exhibition will focus on statistical development in Africa. Statistical publications including books, posters, brochures, and CDs as well as promotional material on statistical activities in African countries will be displayed at the exhibition.