The subject and method of statistics, organization of statistical observation, as well as the use of statistical groupings, absolute, relative and average values, indicators of variation, time series, indices, sample and correlation analysis in studying the state and development of socio-economic phenomena. Statistical indicators and methods of analysis of population size and composition, availability of land, labor and material resources, products and production efficiency are considered. Methodological bases of social and economic statistics, macroeconomic indicators of production, indicators of market conditions and living standards are covered. For students of economic specialties, graduate students, teachers and researchers of higher educational institutions.