The publication contains a rich set of statistical information characterizing living conditions and the state of the economy of the Śląskie Voivodship in spatial terms. The publication complements the "Statistical Yearbook of the Śląskie Voivodship 2015". Presentation of selected data on gminas, powiats and subregions grouped into 16 thematic chapters enables comparisons and analyzes on the diversity of phenomena at regional level. Each chapter is preceded by general notes containing definitions and methodological explanations. The whole is enriched with a graphic illustration in the form of maps and charts.