Statistical literacy newsletter

Are you interested in youth employment trends in the EU? Join our 15-minute web-event on 28 April to discover the latest figures from employment and unemployment rates to labour market slack and the rate for young people neither in employment nor in education and training.

Visit the Eurostat stand on 9 May in Brussels (Belgium) and 10 May in Wiltz Castle (Luxembourg) and celebrate Europe Day with us. Take our quiz and test your knowledge of European statistics (you could even win a prize!), explore Eurostat tools and resources, and check out our updated infographics on social media. Whether you come with family, friends, or on your own, there’s something for everyone.

Join us for the 12th European Conference on Quality in Official Statistics, organised by the Croatian Bureau of Statistics and Eurostat. Immerse yourself in inspiring discussions and networking events in the coastal city of Šibenik, and discover how official statistics can enhance trust and shape the future.
Pre-conference training courses will be held on 2 June 2026. Don't miss them!

Do you know how inflation is measured or calculated? Our Statistics4beginners article on inflation is a straightforward guide, perfect for newcomers to statistics, students and teachers, explaining what inflation is, how it works and why it matters to you. Want to go deeper? Watch the recording of our Changes in the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP) in 2026 webinar. Dive in now!

Did you know that in 2025, 30% of all businesses in the EU used ICT to reduce their environmental impact? Explore this topic and more in our newly released interactive publication, Digitalisation in Europe. Discover the data firsthand: use our visualisations to compare countries across key indicators. You can also check our Digitalisation dashboard to track and analyse key indicators related to digital transformation.

Did you know that in 2024, 48% of the energy produced in the EU came from renewable sources? Or that 31% of energy used in the EU was consumed by transport activities? Discover this and more in our interactive publication - 2026 edition. You can explore data easily through short texts, dynamic visualisations and infographics.

Our My Region tool gives you access to 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. You can even customise your factsheet, and download it as a PDF.

While the inflation rate in the Netherlands was 2.7% in March, your own rate might be higher or lower. Whether it’s the price of groceries, public transport or sports shoes, your spending habits determine how much rising prices actually affect you. Calculate your personal inflation rate with the Personal Inflation Calculator from Statistics Netherlands. Try it now!

Discover why ice cream portions shrink but still cost the same or more, and how to track price changes in your taco meal. The Norwegian Digital Learning Arena (NDLA) and Statistics Norway explain inflation and the consumer price index through various Norwegian-language articles, including the taco index and shrinkflation. Ideal for upper secondary students and curious minds!

How is inflation measured in Belgium and what changed in 2026? Dive into the dedicated section on consumer price index for in-depth analysis and recent methodological updates. Then explore the expert webinar (available in Dutch / French ) and watch the newly released video (Dutch / French), ideal for newcomers to statistics and students.