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The subject and method of statistics, the organisation of statistical observation, as well as the use of statistical groupings, absolute, relative and average values, indicators of variation, time series, indices, selective and correlation analysis in the study of the state and development of socio-economic phenomena are covered.

The article considers statistical indicators and methods of analysing the size and composition of the population, availability of land, labour and material resources, products and production efficiency. The methodological foundations of socio-economic statistics, macroeconomic indicators of products, indicators of statistics of living standards are covered.

For students of economic specialities, postgraduate students, teachers and researchers of higher education institutions.