The Population and Vital Statistics Report: Series A presents most recent data on population size (total, male and female) from the latest available census of the population, national official population estimates and the number and rate (births, deaths and infant deaths) for the latest available year after 1988. It also presents United Nations estimates of the mid-year population of the world, with its various areas and regions.

The Latest Series A report with updated Tables are downloadable in pdf format. A full explanation of each table can be found in the Technical Notes. Tables 2 and 3 of the report are updated every two weeks. Printed versions are issued for reference dates of 1 January and 1 July, respectively, each year. Subscriptions to the Population and Vital Statistics Report are available from the United Nations publications.