The publication contains data and indicators in the field of statistics on science and technology, research and development (R & D) and innovative activity of enterprises, protection of industrial and intellectual property as well as human resources for science and technology.

The publication includes major information concerning socio-economic situation of Łódź.

The publication includes major information concerning socio-economic situation in voivodship.

The leaflets includes major information concerning socio-economic situation and environmental protection in Łódzkie voivodship.

The Statistical Offi ce in Łódź is pleased to present t he twenty-fi rst edition of the „Statistical Yearbook of the Łódzkie Voivodship” – the one of the most important position in Editorial Title-Plan. The current edition has been prepared in the new form, which provides the reference image but, at the same time, it preserves its previous cognitive and informative function. The statistical tables are complemented with maps and charts which enriched the substantive context of the Yearbook. Moreover, the graphical presentation of statistical data allows for easier understanding of information and relations of spatial phenomena. This publication contains the wide range of information characterizing the living standard of society and the state of the voivodship’s economy. Detailed statistical data have been grouped into 22 chapters.