The tutorial reveals the most important statistical methods for studying economic phenomena and processes. The method and technology of automated processing of statistical information by means of one of the most common and at the same time the simplest in operation packages of Microsoft Excel application programs are considered in detail. In terms of content, the manual corresponds to the standard program of the normative course "Statistics," which is read to students of economic specialties. At the same time, the presentation of individual topics has its own differences related to the methodological and organizational restructuring of domestic statistics according to international standards, as well as in connection with the use of MS Excel software. For students of economic specialties, graduate students, teachers of higher educational institutions. The book will also be useful for practical economists who use statistical methods of collecting, processing and analyzing information in their professional activities.