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Turnover in manufacturing in December 2011 –2.2% seasonal adjusted on November 2011

Press release No. 043 / 2012-02-08 
Larger view of the chart index of turnover in manufacturing
As reported by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) on the basis of provisional data, the manufacturing sector saw turnover fell in real terms adjusted for seasonal fluctuations and working-day variations 2.2% in December 2011 compared with November 2011 (following a revised –1.4% in November 2011). Domestic turnover decreased by 2.1%, the business with foreign customers fell 2.4%. Sales to euro area countries were 4.2% below preceding month’s level, while sales to other countries went down 1.0%. 

German exports in 2011: +11.4% on 2010

Press release No. 044 / 2012-02-08 
Larger view of the chart foreign trade (special trade)
Germany exported commodities to the value of Euro 1,060.1 billion and imported commodities to the value of Euro 902.0 billion in 2011. Hence, as further reported by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) on the basis of provisional data, German exports increased by 11.4% and imports by 13.2% in 2011 on 2010. In 2011, the value of German exports for the first time exceeded a trillion Euros.

2011 Census: survey to clarify discrepancies starting now

Press release No. 045 / 2012-02-08  With the survey to clarify discrepancies, the 2011 Census is entering the final stretch. By conducting that survey, the statistical offices wish to clarify discrepancies occurring in the 2011 Census in the context of linking data from the residents’ registration offices with information from the census of buildings and housing. The purpose of such clarification is to correctly determine the official number of inhabitants in municipalities with fewer than 10,000 inhabitants. 


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In the Spotlight: Older People in Germany and the European Union (EU)

There are ever fewer young people, but more and more older people. This is true of the EU countries and especially of Germany. But precisely what does that mean? The publication "Older People in Germany and the European Union (EU)" shows how older people live, what they do and how they are. It also illustrates that old age does not necessarily equal the evening of life and retirement and that, instead, one can actively participate in shaping it. Just have a look at what old age has to offer.

International statistics

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Destatis now offers a range of key data on all countries worldwide. The data is a selection from a wide range of international databases, published by organisations such as the World Bank, the IMF, the WHO and many others. Find out which country's GDP is rising despite the global recession and where expenditure on education is highest. From teachers in Ecuador to transport in Egypt … explore the world of international data!
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Hands-on basket of goods – the price kaleidoscope

How does the price trend of a single product influence the index?
With the price kaleidoscope of the Federal Statistical Office, you will get an overview of the price trends and weights of various product groups in the consumer price index. It allows getting a more intuitive impression of the complex connections.

Economic and Financial Data for Germany

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The actual data  corresponding to the data described on the International Monetary Fund's Dissemination Standards Bulletin Board (DSBB) is available here. 
For a fuller explanation of the DSBB and the statistical standards to which Germany has committed, please click on DSBB Home Page.

Interactive Applications

We are offering interaction and communication applications typical of online environments, such as our interactive applications of the Animated population pyramids on the population forecast, the Regional Atlas, the Personal inflation calculator, the Atlas of foreign trade data and the Air transport atlas (some interactive applications only in German). Get an easy overview of complex matters by using the new forms of presentation you can alter as required.





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