Security Council Statistics

  • September 2010

    Security Council Statistics

    Monthly Forecast

    In our February 2010 Forecast we analysed the statistical output of the Security Council for 2009. The finding that there had been a significant drop in the number of Security Council decisions of 26 percent from 2008 was a surprise.

  • February 2010

    Security Council Statistics for 2009

    Monthly Forecast

    The year 2009 has seen a dramatic drop in the level of Security Council decisions. Output has reduced to levels not seen since 1991. The following chart demonstrates graphically the overall situation. This report gives a breakdown of the figures.

  • The year 2009 has seen a dramatic drop in the level of Security Council decisions. Output has reduced to levels not seen since 1991. The following chart demonstrates graphically the overall situation. This report gives a breakdown of the figures. It also analyses some of the underlying factors which may have influenced this situation.

  • February 2009

    Security Council Statistics for 2008

    Monthly Forecast

    In 2008 the total number of Council decisions (resolutions and presidential statements) increased by seven from 2007, i.e. from 106 to 113. The increase in overall Council activity was much more significant.

  • February 2008

    Security Council Statistics for 2007

    Monthly Forecast

    Security Council output fell significantly in 2007. The number of resolutions dropped from 87 to 56, while the total of presidential statements fell from 59 to 50. The combined figures represent a fall of 27 percent—or 40 fewer decisions in 2007 than in 2006.