Statistical literacy newsletter

Visit the Eurostat stand on 10 May in Belgium (Brussels) and Luxembourg (Echternach). Embark on a unique journey to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Schuman declaration, the founding moment of the EU. Take our quiz to win prizes, or discover the updated infographic on our social media accounts. No registration is required. Visitors of all ages are welcome!

Are you eager to get the facts straight and fight misinformation with the aid of Eurostat's statistics? Join us on 15 May and learn about the features of Eurostat's website and how to find and access data.

Did you know that the EU population represented 5.5% of the world population in 2023 or that the EU accounted for a 6.7% share of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2022? Check out this publication and discover how the EU compares with other parts of the world. This publication is structured into 3 chapters: people and society, economy and trade as well as environment and natural resources.

Are you intrigued by the digitalisation of businesses, including the adoption of cloud computing and AI technologies, or how people are using the internet? To discover how Europe is doing in this area, take a look at the newly released 'Digitalisation in Europe' interactive publication. Play with the visualisations and compare countries across different indicators. You can also check our Digitalisation dashboard to track and analyse key indicators related to digital transformation.

'My Region' tool features statistical indicators on economy, population and social conditions, and analyses data on the Sustainable Development Goals. You can choose up to 3 regions in the EU and EFTA countries and compare them. Once you have customised your factsheet, you can download it as a PDF!

What types of energy do we use in the EU? Which EU countries have the highest shares of energy from renewable sources? Discover this and more in our interactive publication - 2025 edition. You can explore data easily with short texts and dynamic visualisations and infographics.

With the Stabel Junior quiz, developed by the Belgian Statistical Office, you can test your statistical skills in a playful way. It is ideal for children and teenagers. Teachers can easily integrate it into their classrooms. The quiz is available in Dutch, French, German and English. Explore this interactive learning tool today!

Are you an Italian preschool or primary school teacher? Discover the guidebook 'Statistics! Dire, fare, capire', from Istat, the Italian statistical office. This handbook is regularly updated and offers engaging educational workshops to introduce statistics to children in a fun and interactive way. With classroom materials and clear explanations, each activity can be easily adapted for various age groups and learning objectives.

Are you a secondary school student or teacher, and passionate about shaping the future of the EU? Every year, the Your Europe, Your Say! (YEYS) event, organised by the European and Economic Social Committee (EESC), brings together secondary school students from all over the EU. The 2025 edition took place in March and included a special session for teachers, with representatives from Eurostat and the EU institutions. Stay tuned to the YEYS website and apply for the next edition!