Each volume covers a ten year range, but publication has a time lag of about three years. Arranged by region and by country within region. Statistics for the previous ten years are included, but the publication has a three year lag. Africa and Asia by Brian Mitchell, 1982. Comparative statistics for African and Asian countries.
Statistics come from both government and other sources.
Dates of coverage vary, but most start in the early nineteenth century. Topics covered include climate, population, labor, agriculture, industry, external trade, transport, communication, finance, prices, education and national accounts. There is a subject and name index. Africa Research Bulletin , 1965-1992 . Provides monthly summaries of important events including speeches, documents, conferences and statistics.