The Almanac this year is much more illustrative than past years. It contains the major figures that demonstrate Church growth as in past issues, but in a more visual way.

The major news of the year is highlighted by the passing of President Gordon B. Hinckley, and the sustaining of a new First Presidency—the biographies of each member of the First Presidency has been developed to include more information than past years.

The Almanac is smaller than past editions, making it more handy, but with the same pertinent information. Each section has been modified, or in some cases, entirely redesigned, making the look and appeal of the book more inviting, and easier to read to garner the information.