The type of programming that focuses on declarative statements rather than imperative statements is known as declarative programming. In declarative programming, developers specify what the outcome should be without detailing the control flow or the exact steps to achieve that outcome. This contrasts with imperative programming, where developers provide a sequence of instructions to be executed. Declarative languages such as SQL, HTML, and functional programming languages like Haskell simplify coding by allowing developers to express logic at a higher level. This promotes clearer, more maintainable code by abstracting complexity.