Introduction

These Services Profiles provide users with statistics on key “infrastructure services”, i.e., transport, telecommunications and financial and insurance services for some selected 150 economies. Coverage will be gradually expanded in the future. The information is derived from multiple statistical domains, such as national accounts, employment statistics, Balance of Payments statistics, FATS, FDI statistics, as well as quantitative indicators, largely sourced from international/regional organizations and specialized bodies. Statistics are presented in standardized format for quick reference.