The NUTS classification (Nomenclature of territorial units for statistics) is a hierarchical system for dividing up the economic territory of the EU and the UK. The NUTS 2024 compiles the versions 2010, 2013, 2016, 2021 and 2024 of the NUTS classification as well as the Statistical Regions for countries that do not belong to the EU such as candidate countries, potential candidates or countries belonging to the EFTA (European Free Trade Association). Eurostat website: NUTS - Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics - Background NUTS - Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics - History of NUTS Statistical regions for EU Candidates and EFTA countries NUTS 2024 is maintained by Eurostat and published by the Publications Office of the European Union on the EU Vocabularies website.