The Demographic Yearbook is an international source of statistics that contains basic statistical data for over 200 countries or areas to meet the needs of demographers, economists, public-health workers and sociologists, among others. It presents general tables giving a world summary of basic demographic statistics, followed by tables on the size, distribution and trends in population, fertility, mortality, marriage and divorce, international migration and population census data. The information is provided in English and French.

This publication examines key global development issues, focusing on the Monterrey Consensus as the current framework for international co-operation for development. The report examines the broad agenda for action as set out in the Consensus, recognising the progress made so far, and highlighting key challenges still to be addressed not only to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, but also to fulfil the broader UN development agenda.

The World Economic and Social Survey 2007 analyses the challenges and opportunities associated with ageing populations and aims to facilitate discussions in furthering the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing which focuses on three sets of priorities: older people and development; advancing health and well-being into old age; and enabling and supportive environments for older persons. The Survey underscores the need to fully recognize and better harness the productive and social contributions to societies that older persons can make but are, in many instances, prevented from making....

According to the "Survey," economic insecurity arises from the exposure of individuals, communities and countries to adverse events, and from their inability to cope with and recover from the downside losses. Local concerns have been compounded by new global threats as unregulated markets and climate change. The "Survey" offers a different approach with a strong social contract and more integrated and pragmatic economic and social policy.