This edition presents a comprehensive statistical overview of 58 Asia-Pacific countries and areas, reflecting expanded regional coverage. It includes indicators on population, health, education, national accounts, trade, finance, labour, infrastructure, and environment. The publication introduces additional dimensions such as internet use, carbon emissions, and the Human Development Index, reflecting evolving development priorities. It supports monitoring of development trends and emerging issues such as globalization and sustainability. The data are compiled from national and international sources and designed for quick comparative analysis