Statistics
Statistics are essential for making informed decisions
Sound financial and monetary statistics help us make informed decisions. The ECB and national central banks provide official statistics on the health of the economy.
These statistics support all aspects of the ECB's work, including monetary policy, financial stability and banking supervision.
The importance of statisticsFACTS IN FOCUS
6.4%
Euro area imports of services fell in 2020
Amid pandemic restrictions, euro area imports and exports of services decreased even more than overall economic output. In the third quarter of 2020, services imports dropped to 6.4% of GDP, the lowest value since 2014.
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Statistical Data WarehouseMonetary developments in the euro area
See the latest growth rates of loans to households and firms, as well as how quickly the money supply is increasing.
Statistics data releases on monetary developmentsStatistics governance and quality framework
European national central banks place great importance on producing high-quality statistics. They are committed to good governance, use high quality standards and guarantee the confidentiality of information.
Governance and quality frameworkBetter data for securities issues and holdings
Our data on debt securities and shares are now available faster and with more details. Check out the new datasets on securities issues and holdings.
SecuritiesExplore euro area inflation interactively
How is inflation measured and what is the difference between measured and perceived inflation? Find comparable and always up-to-date inflation data with interactive visuals and your personal inflation calculator, available in 23 EU languages.
Explore moreExplore euro area statistics
Take a look at visualisations and compare core euro area and national statistics on the “Euro Area Statistics” website. Here, you will find key economic data in an easy-to-digest format.
The statistics are available in all EU languages and are easy to embed in digital media.
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