Podcast: learn about key figures on Europe

In the latest episode of the Eurostat podcast series Stats in a Wrap, we will dive into one of our annual publications: Key figures on Europe.  

In this episode, we will explore what the publication is about, what data it covers, and its role as an entry point into a broader range of statistics. You will hear about how it evolved from 2007, when it first came out, to the present, and how statistics changed to meet current needs. The importance of data and statistics in today’s fast-media environment is also discussed.

Join our host, Jonathan Elliott, as he sits down with John Verrinder, head of the unit that deals with national accounts methodology and statistical indicators at Eurostat, and Birgit Schmeitzner, spokesperson for the European Commission Representation in Germany.

Together with this “Christmas podcast”, we are launching a quiz and a competition, where you can test your knowledge of Europe’s key figures and win exciting prizes. Visit Eurostat’s Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, or Instagram pages from tomorrow, 21st December, to find out more.

Listen to the other episodes on the Eurostat website, the European Commission Audiovisual Service and our YouTube channel. You can also subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, or via our RSS feed.  

Stats in a Wrap aims to look at the world through the lens of statistics, picking the most delicious morsels and striking flavours to provide insights into the unexpected, quirky and downright peculiar perspectives that only numbers can reveal. 

The opinions expressed in the podcasts reflect solely the point of view of the speakers and can in no way be taken to reflect the position of Eurostat, the European Commission, or the European Union.