United Nations Statistical Commission

The Statistical Commission consists of 24 member countries of the United Nations, elected by the United Nations Economic and Social Council on the basis of an equitable geographical distribution. The term of office of members is four years.

Members of the Statistical Commission 2009

The documents and photo gallery of the forty-fortieth session of the Statistical Commission, to be held in New York from 24 - 27 February 2009 are available from the links below:

40th session documents

40th session media gallery

The following resources provide useful information to participants of the 40th session:

Orientation session for newcomers

New York resource guide including information on hotels

Information on side events organized during the 40th session of the Statistical Commission at the invitation of UNSD, following the mandate of the UN Statistical Commission, is available from the link below:

Side events calendar