Product Description

The 2002 edition of this annual bestseller has been completely updated, revised and refreshed, with expanded coverage that includes features of the euro zone, and more rankings on the internet and the environment. As regulars will know, the book contains rankings on more than 200 topics in subject areas as wide-ranging as geography, population, business, the economy, trade, transport, finance, industry, demographics, the environment, society, culture and crime. If you want to know * the highest mountain or longest river * where economic growth is fastest or inflation is highest * who consumes most energy * where computer or mobile phone ownership is highest * the highest murder rate * who spends most, and who spends least, on health * the heaviest drinkers and smokers * who recycles most * where the internet has taken greatest hold The Economist Pocket World in Figures has all the answers

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1422856 in Books
• Published on: 2001-09-10
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 238 pages

Review
A cornucopia of essential statistics including over 60 country profiles and world rankings that take in over 170 countries, comparing economic performance, life expectancy, education, household spending, and so on. Useful and oddly compelling. (Kirkus UK)

Customer Reviews

Like the title says, it's all in figures!
The size came as a bit of a shock - as, for the price, I was expecting something a little larger. However, it does give you figures on almost anything you want to know about the world. Would be more interesting if more substantial text was given next to each chart - the background, so to speak. However, I suppose it wouldn't be a "pocket book" otherwise. All in all, interesting but lacking in backgroud data and absolutely no pictures. Just figures after figures after figures....

The world at your fingertips
The latest edition of the World in Figures from the Economist Pocket Book series is a little gem of a book. For students and teachers there is a wealth of information on virtually every country in the world. The range and diversity of the information is outstanding. All in all a worthwhile addition to the library of anyone who wants an annual update on major developments and shifts in the global economy. Excellent value.