Institution

Eurostat, OECD

Year

2015

Level

Intermediate

Abstract

The aim of the compilation guide is to provide conceptual and practical guidance to statisticians concerning the estimation and valuation of land and to increase international comparability. The guide clarifies theoretical concepts and proposes a breakdown of land into categories so that international comparisons can be more easily made. It also discusses possible data sources, elaborates direct and indirect estimation methods and addresses several special estimation cases. The guide presents the information that is available on this topic in the System of National Accounts 2008 and in the European System of Accounts 2010 in a systematic and accessible way. It draws on a wide range of experience and expertise by reviewing the methods used in estimating land in an attempt to describe practical and suitable measurement methods.