A GAZETTEER statistic is an AREA-based statistic, which is a type of statistical data that is collected and analyzed to measure the characteristics of a particular geographic region. It is often used to compare different areas in terms of population, economic activity, and other factors. The term 'GAZETTEER statistic' comes from the word 'GAZETTEER, ' which is a book or database that contains information about places, such as their location, population, and other facts.