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Commercial crime in South Africa continues to rise dramatically, with statistics indicating a near doubling in cases over the past decade, amid improvements in other crime categories.

In Croatia, nearly 30% of people are at risk of poverty, particularly in the Pannonian region, as reported by the State Bureau of Statistics (DZS).

Housing prices in Estonia increased by 5.2% last year compared to the average of 2024, with the financial volume of transactions higher in 2025 than the previous year.

China's youth unemployment rate has declined for the sixth consecutive month, yet many young job-seekers continue to face challenges in the job market.

This article discusses the economic statistics of Mexican workers in the United States, highlighting challenges in comparing income with those registered in Mexico's social security system.

A conference organized by the Statistics Poland agency focuses on the utility of data for businesses and economic policy, addressing challenges like data quality and accessibility.

Nigeria's food and beverage import bill increased by N1.07 trillion from 2024 to 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

Slovak commentators argue that the government's portrayal of the economic situation contrasts sharply with declining consumer spending statistics, highlighting the challenges faced by ordinary citizens.

Estonia's economic monitoring previously conducted by the Estonian Institute of Economic Research will be transferred to the Statistics Office starting in May 2023 due to government dissatisfaction with the EKI's findings.

In February, Argentina's inflation rate held steady at 2.9%, but President Javier Milei vows a significant drop by mid-2026 based on his economic plans.

Estonian Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi's hint that the Estonian Institute of Economic Research will lose its contract for government-criticized economic studies is being realized as the European Commission signs a framework contract with Statistics Estonia.

In January, Czech industrial production grew by 2.8%, a slowdown from December's revised 4.9%.

In Latvia, consumer prices rose by 2.3% over the past year, with a monthly increase of 0.2% in February compared to January.

An expert suggests that Estonia's labor market is facing negative developments as job vacancies decline significantly and no clear recovery plan is in sight.

Martyna Linartas explores wealth inequality in Germany through her work and interactions with the wealthy elite, highlighting alarming economic statistics.

A series of news highlights cover various topics including political statements, criminal investigations, a tragic building collapse, and economic statistics in Brazil.

The article covers a range of topics, including a senator's dialogue efforts, the investigation into a prison incident, corruption arrests in São Paulo, and recent economic statistics.

Brazil's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 2.3% in 2025, as reported by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).

Nigeria's economy grew by 4.07% in Q4 2025, driven primarily by the services sector, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

Consumer confidence in the Finnish economy has further declined to -10.5 points, indicating low optimism for both personal and national economic prospects.

Consumer confidence in Finland has further declined, according to Statistics Finland, with significant implications for big purchases and borrowing.

Estonian construction companies experienced a 1.5 percent decrease in activity volume in 2025 compared to the previous year, marking the fourth consecutive year of decline.

The Statistics Office of Estonia reported a 3.7% increase in consumer prices in January 2026, marking the slowest inflation rate in over a year.

In December, Mexico saw a 0.1% decrease in manufacturing output and hours worked, while real average salaries increased by 1%, according to national statistics.

Private consumption in Mexico showed weak growth at the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026, according to estimates from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi).

In December, industrial production in the euro area decreased by 1.4% compared to November, despite showing a year-on-year increase of 1.2%.

Mexico ranks as the second country with the lowest unemployment rate in the OECD, achieving a rate of 2.7 percent, only behind Japan.

China has revealed a significant overhaul of its consumer price index, shifting weight from food and housing to services and new consumption goods.

The ASÍ and SA have criticized government plans to link benefits to wage statistics, arguing it could lead to increased costs and faster benefit increases than wages.

Mexico welcomed 47.7 million international tourists in 2025, marking a 6.1% annual growth according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography.

Estonian politicians express concern over the lack of a consumer price index, which is crucial for adjusting pensions, wages, and minimum living standards.

The Estonian Statistics Office has delayed the release of January's consumer price index data twice and is currently unsure when it will be available.

The US employment figures for January reported an increase of 130,000 jobs, surpassing market expectations, while the unemployment rate decreased to 4.3%.

In Norway, unemployment rose by 15,000 last year, with the most significant increase among young adults aged 15 to 24.

Argentina's inflation rate is rising as the new government's crisis with the National Institute of Statistics has disrupted the publication of updated inflation metrics.

In January, Argentina reported a 2.9% Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase, exceeding market expectations amidst ongoing debates about the credibility of official inflation statistics.

The article discusses the trend of decreasing economic rewards for workers and increasing returns for capital, highlighted by the contrasting employment statistics of IBM and Nvidia.

Greece's industrial production showed positive growth in 2025, with the General Index increasing by 2.3% compared to 2024, according to ELSTAT.

The release of consumer price index data has been delayed due to issues with the implementation of new methodology.

The Latvian Prime Minister, Evika Siliņa, inaccurately stated that foreign investments will double in 2025 compared to 2024, when in reality the expected growth is 1.54 times based on current estimates.

A financial literacy event in Spain focused on teaching young people essential money management skills amid a backdrop of alarming statistics on financial ignorance.

According to official data from China's National Bureau of Statistics, industrial enterprises above a certain size achieved total profits of 7.3982 trillion yuan in 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 0.6%.

In a climate of economic caution, statistics reveal that Slovak citizens are cutting back on spending and saving more, amidst government efforts to maintain the rule of law.

Ghana's inflation rate fell to 3.8% in January 2026, the lowest in nearly three decades, reflecting improved economic conditions and macroeconomic stability.

Marco Lavagna has resigned as head of Argentina's National Institute of Statistics and Censuses following the government's refusal to implement a new system to measure inflation, raising concerns about economic trust.

Ukraine experienced a 3% growth in GDP in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024, with a 0.7% increase from the previous quarter after seasonal adjustment.

The dollar strengthened against the yen yesterday, although it did not gain against other major currencies, as positive economic statistics overshadowed concerns about a new partial shutdown of the U.S. government.

The economic wing of the CDU aims to end part-time work without specific reasons, citing data showing that over 40 percent of Germans worked part-time recently, while the statistics in the country's largest companies tell a vastly different story.

The U.S. federal government shutdown has delayed the release of key economic data, including the employment report for January, due to the partial government shutdown as confirmed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

In 2025, over four million workers increased their purchasing power, while at least two million experienced a decrease, amidst a 2.7% annual price rise.