MedStat II - Euro-Mediterranean Statistic 2007 published: Mediterranean and EU countries coming closer

The Mediterranean Partner Countries (MPCs) are coming closer to the EU Member States, with their higher literacy levels, growing trade links and increasing tourism, according to the second annual Euro-Med statistical data bulletin, published by the MEDSTAT II EU-funded Programme.

MedStat II, the statistical cooperation programme between the EU and its Southern partners, released latest figures showing high growth rates in most Southern Mediterranean countries.

Annual growth rates in most of the Mediterranean partner countries exceeded 5%, with Morocco reaching 8%. The Southern Mediterranean countries are approaching EU levels in terms of literacy. Furthermore trade is increasing, so is tourism.