Three review tables containing major data on voivodship in years 2000, 2005 and 2008–2013 and selected data on voivodship compared with the rest of the country as well as its subregions in 2013 are presented at the beginning of the publication.

Detailed statistical data on voivodship have been grouped in 23 chapters, preceded by general notes explaining terminology, methodology and scope of information used in the publication. Presented statistical information has been enriched with maps and charts.

In the present edition of the Yearbook data concerning regional accounts for the first time are presented according to the principles of “European System of Accounts (ESA 2010)”. In addition, the Yearbook presents a prognosis on size and structure of population until the year 2050.

Survey results of public statistics as well as non-statistical sources of information have been used while compiling the publication.