Key Features of National Statistical Systems

National statistical offices are government departments of varying status, created in order to compile, interpret and make public official statistics. This webpage displays documents provided by countries on topics of relevance for the success of statistical agencies as well as documentation on national practices.

Legislation

• Introduction
  
  
• Country practices

History and Governance of National Statistical Systems

• Introduction
  
  
• Country documents
  
  
• Papers presented at the Seminar on the Evolution of National Statistical Systems

IT Systems, Management and Database Development Strategies

• Introduction
  
  
• Country documents

Dissemination Policy

• Introduction
  
  
• Country documents