National accounts

Coverage:

The national accounts feature Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as a measure of the output of the economy. For this comprehensive statistical framework, the standard calls for GDP by major expenditure category and/or productive sector, showing nominal levels and real (price-adjusted) levels, together with associated prices (deflators or price indices). At least two of the three are required. Provision of gross national income (formerly GNP) and saving is encouraged. Classification according to the 1968 or 1993 editions of the System of National Accounts is strongly encouraged.

Periodicity: Quarterly

Timeliness: One quarter

Production indices

Coverage:

A single production index or a selection of production indices is called for by the standard to track GDP. The index that is relevant in a country will depend on its economic structure.

Periodicity: Monthly (or as relevant)

Timeliness: Six weeks (one month encouraged, or as relevant)

Friday 10 October 2008

Real Sector: National Accounts - Second Quarter 2008