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Classifications

Eurostat's metadata server: Classifications

 

The main objective of this server is to make available the largest possible stock of past and present metadata in order to help users in the analysis of statistical data.

 

NACE Rev. 2 - Statistical classification of economic activities

 

In 2002, a major revision of NACE was launched. The Regulation establishing NACE Rev. 2 was adopted in December 2006. It includes provisions for the implementation of NACE Rev. 2 and coordinated transition from NACE Rev. 1.1 to NACE Rev. 2 in various statistical domains. NACE Rev. 2 is to be used, in general, for statistics referring to economic activities performed as from 1 January 2008 onwards.

 

CPA 2008 - Statistical classification of products by activity

 

In 2002, a major revision of the CPA was launched. The Regulation establishing CPA 2008 was adopted in April 2008. While some of the rules for the application of the CPA have changed and the explanatory notes have been reviewed, the overall characteristics of the CPA remain unchanged.

 

NUTS - The statistical classification of regions in the European Union

 

The NUTS classification is the common statistical classification of territorial units in order to enable collection, compilation and dissemination of harmonized regional statistics of the Union.

 

 

Last update 29.05.2012