Statistics
Introduction
We support national statistical systems to meet the data needs of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, through
- methodological guidance
- modernization of statistics
- capacity development.
By bringing together experts from across the statistical community, we promote efficiencies and innovative ways to tackle persistent and emerging challenges in official statistics.
Our work on statistics has lasting impact and global reach.
Key areas of work
In focus
Highlights
- The majority of UNECE countries have in the past few years conducted a census of all the people and homes in their territory. We’re bringing census leaders together to share what they have learned from this exceptional round, as well as to debate what the future holds for modern, responsive, timely population statistics. We’re also drawing on the expertise of more than 150 census experts in our biggest ever project to revise and update our census guidance for the future.
- The landscape of information available to the public and policymakers has changed drastically in recent years. Our work on data stewardship outlines how the producers of official statistics can navigate these changes, playing a leading role in ensuring the ethical and responsible creation, collection, management, use and reuse of data so that they are used for public good and benefit the full community of data users.
- Keeping data confidential is at the heart of the 6th Fundamental Principle of Official Statistics, and essential to secure public trust in official statistics. We work with countries to share best practices in fulfilling the commitment to confidentiality and privacy, while making data as open, accessible and detailed as possible. Our annual workshops, including the next one in September 2023, showcase methods and tools for disclosure control, innovations in microdata access, the generation of synthetic data and much more.
Upcoming Events
28 - 29 November, 2023
Palais des Nations,
Room VIII,
Geneva,
Switzerland
05 December 2023
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
04 - 06 March, 2024
Palais des Nations,
Geneva,
Switzerland
Recent Events
27 November
Palais des Nations,
Room VIII,
Geneva,
Switzerland
21 - 22 November
Geneva
Switzerland