Contents

Introduction 8

Th e Eurostat yearbook 8

Eurostat – the Statistical Offi ce of the European Communities 12

A practical guide to accessing European statistics 14

1. Science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship:

2009, the year of creativity and innovation 21

2. Economy 65

3. Population 127

4. Education 175

5. Health 205

6. Living conditions and welfare 233

7. Labour market 265

8. Industry and services 293

9. Agriculture, forestry and fi sheries 333

10. External trade 371

11. Transport 395

12. Environment 415

13. Energy 449

14. Science and technology 475

15. Europe’s regions 517

16. Linking statistics to European policies 533

Annexes 541