Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Q: How to get statistical data on the web?
A: For yearly data: Access ¡°yearly data¡± in ¡°Statistical Data¡± column of our website: China Statistical Yearbook (CSY) covers some selected data series in historically important years, and the most recent twenty years.
For quarterly or monthly data: Access ¡°quarterly data¡±, ¡°monthly data¡± in ¡°Statistical Data¡± column. In addition, you may look into ¡°China Monthly Economic Indicators¡± (Compiled by NBS), quarterly or monthly data are much detailed in this publication, contact cmei@stats.gov.cn for further information.
2. Q: How to get historical statistical data that CSY does not cover?
A: We suggest you look into ¡°Comprehensive Statistical Data and Materials on 50 years of New China¡±, in which includes historical data early from 1949. This book is not available on the website, please contact China Statistical Press for purchasing order.
3. Q: When will the statistical data that I care about be released?
A: Please see ¡°Regular Press Release Calendar of NBS 2007¡±. China Statistical Yearbook for the previous yearly data published in September, is available on our website in May the next year.
4. Q: How to buy statistical yearbook or other publications?
A: Purchasing online is coming soon. Please contact China Statistical Press for detailed information: yearbook@stats.gov.cn
5. Q: How can I get some regional statistical data?
A: NBS releases statistics mainly in nationwide and provincial level. Provincial Bureau of statistics has their own statistics much detailed than NBS. We suggest you look into provincial or regional statistical yearbook; or search the data through their website. Provincial Stat Websites.
6. Q: Why I cannot obtain the data I want? How can I get some breakdown for certain items?
A: Department statistics is an important component of China statistical system. Besides the statistics released by NBS, you may refer to some department or some industrial associations to get breakdown statistics. Access from our website: Other Gov Agencies
7. Q: Can I get the Permission to use the Chinese statistics website data?
A: You may use the data that NBS has released in the yearbook or on the web for free£¬but not for commerce purpose. Please see the "Copyright". Otherwise, we suggest you try to contact China Statistical Press to get the details: yearbook@stats.gov.cn.
8. Q: Why I cannot open the CSY 2003 online?
A: We suggest you use IE browser. Yearly data for 2003 is a PDF file. You need to use Adobe Reader to browse. Please make sure Adobe Reader is installed in your computer. Download ADOBE READER 6 here Download CSY 2003 here .
9. Q: Should I have an appointment to visit China Statistical Library and Information Services (SLIS)?
A: China Statistical Library and Information Services opens to the public 9:00-11:30 14:00-16:00 every Tuesday and Thursday. Just bring an effective identify certificate, appointment is not necessary.
