Introduction to the 2025 System of National Accounts (2025 SNA)

Adopted by the 56th Session of the United Nations Statistical Commission, the 2025 System of National Accounts (2025 SNA) serves as the internationally recognized standard for compiling measures of economic activity. The basic theoretical framework of the 2008 SNA is retained in the updated framework. The 2025 SNA gives more prominence to certain aspects of the economy, such as globalization, digitalization, informality, and emerging financial issues. The updated framework also provides a broader perspective in relation to the complex interplay among economic, social, and environmental factors.
The 2025 SNA and accompanying guidance notes provide clarifications and elaborations on specific issues. These are complemented by published compilation guides and handbooks, with further guidance currently under development to support implementation. International organizations are called to design training courses, both in-person and online, to assist countries in understanding the conceptual changes and clarifications, and in identifying priorities.