NUTS Codes - Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics
The NUTS classification (Nomenclature of territorial units for statistics) is a hierarchical system for dividing up the economic territory of the EU.
NUTS codes are used for collecting, developing and harmonising EU regional statistics, socio-economic analyses of the regions, and framing of EU regional policies.
NUTS Classification Levels
NUTS 1
Major socio-economic regions (e.g., regions or large countries)
NUTS 2
Basic regions for the application of regional policies
NUTS 3
Small regions for specific diagnoses
Frequently Asked Questions
What are NUTS codes?
NUTS (Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics) is a geocode standard developed by the European Union for referencing the subdivisions of countries for statistical purposes.
How are NUTS codes used?
NUTS codes are used for various purposes including statistical data collection, socio-economic analysis, and framing EU regional policies. They help in determining regional eligibility for support from cohesion policy.
What is the structure of NUTS codes?
NUTS codes follow a hierarchical structure with three levels: NUTS 1 (major regions), NUTS 2 (basic regions), and NUTS 3 (small regions). Each level corresponds to specific population thresholds.