In order to reflect the socio-economic situation in the area and to meet the needs of research and strategic planning socio-economic development of offices and individuals inside and outside province, Lao Cai Statistics Office compiles the book Lao Cai Statistical Yearbook 2017. The content of the yearbook includes the system of official data for 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016 and preliminary data for 2017. Main contents in the book includes: I. Overview on socio-economic situation in Lao Cai province in 2017. II. Administrative unit, land and climate. III. Population and employment. IV. National accounts, state budget and insurance. V. Investment and Construction. VI. Enterprise, cooperative and individual business establishment. VII. Agriculture, forestry and fishing. VIII. Industry. IX. Trade and tourism. X. Price index. XI. Transport, postal services and telecommunication. XII. Education, training and science, technology. XIII. Health, sport, living standards, social order, safety and environment.