Ⅰ. Chongqing Statistical Yearbook 2008 is a large annual statistical publication compiled by Chongqing Municipal Bureau of Statistics and NBS Survey Office in Chonqging, which is issued by China Statistics Press openly. It covers not only comprehensive data on Chongqing's social and economic development in 2007 and some selected data series in historically important years, but also the major statistics on all districts (counties).

Ⅱ. The yearbook contains 21 chapters, including (1)Comprehensive Statistics, (2)National Economic Accounting, (3)Population and Employment, (4)Investment in Fixed Assets, (5) Resource and Environment, (6) Government Finance, (7) People’s Livelihood and Prices, (8) Urban Construction, (9) Markets of Key Factors, (10) Agriculture and Rural Economy, (11) Industry, (12)Construction, (13) Transportation, Postal and Telecommunication Services, (14) Domestic Trade, (15) Foreign Economic Relations, Trade and Tourism, (16) Financial Statistics, (17) Education, Science, Technology and Culture, (18) Public Health, Sports and Other Social Activities, (19) Districts and Development Zones, (20) Resettlement of Chongqing Reservoir Area of Three Gorges Project，(21)Roster of Basic Unit; and the APPENDIX appends main data of the state, province, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the jurisdiction of central government. Brief Introduction is at the beginning of each chapter, includes main coverage of this chapter and data sources. Explanatory Notes on Main Statistical Indicators are provided at the end of each part.

Ⅲ. The major data sources of this publication are obtained from annual statistical reports, and some from sample surveys.

Ⅳ. The units of measurement used in this yearbook are international standard measurement units. Sector listed in this book is classified by the standard of country.

Ⅴ. Statistical discrepancies due to rounding are not adjusted in this yearbook.

Ⅵ. The notes concerning individual indicators are placed at the lower part of the table or the last page.

Ⅶ. Notations used in this yearbook: “···” indicates that the figure is not large enough to be measured with the smallest unit in the table; “(blank)” indicates that the date not available; “＃” indicates that the major items of total.

Ⅷ. We are particularly grateful to vigorous assistances of various circles during edition and translation. Due to our limited level and hasty time, faults and shortage are unavoidable. Any criticism or suggestion is appreciated.