Advancing the Global
Statistical System-
UNSD's major work areas
and accomplishments


MDG Report 2007

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon launched the much-anticipated Millennium Development Goals Report 2007 at the opening of the Economic and Social Council's (ECOSOC) 2007 substantive session in Geneva on Monday 2 July 2007. more..

MDG Progress Chart 2007


The Millennium Declaration established 2015 as the target date for achieving most of the MDGs, with 1990 generally used as a baseline. The Chart shows progress as of June 2007, based on data for selected indicators in each of the eight Goals. more..
 

The Statistics Division is committed to the advancement of the global statistical system. We compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. We facilitate the coordination of international statistical activities and support the functioning of the UN Statistical Commission as the apex entity of the global statistical system. For more, see About us.
 

International Outreach and Coordination in National Accounts for Sustainable Growth and Development
Luxembourg, 6-8 May 2008

The United Nations Statistics Division and Eurostat organized a high level conference bringing together producers and users of statistics and their technical and financial partners from all regions of the world.
The main objective is to facilitate the outreach of the System of National Accounts while being attentive to the development cooperation issues necessary to support poverty reduction and sustainable growth and development strategies.
The conference adopts an action plan for the consideration of the Inter Secretariat Working Group on National Accounts. more...

Opening Statement by
Dr. Paul Cheung, Director of the UN Statistics Division

The United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), in collaboration with the Statistical Office of the European Communities
(Eurostat), the World Bank and Statistics Norway, convened
an international conference on climate change and official
statistics on 14-16 April 2008 more...

Opening Statement by
Dr. Paul Cheung, Director of the UN Statistics Division
Mr. Trevor Andrew Manuel, Minister of Finance of South Africa presenting a trophy to
Mr. Abdoulie Janneh, Executive Secretary of Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) for championing statistical development in Africa. more..
This joint IAOS/ SCORUS conference hosted by National Bureau of Statistics of China in Shanghai will discuss the subject of Smart Data, Innovative Uses Reshaping Official Statistics. more...
The website of the 2010 World Population and Housing Census Programme
facilitates the international exchange and sharing of knowledge and information on census taking, as well as provision of guidance to countries, and monitoring progress on the implementation of the Programme. more....
UNSD Questionnaires
or Data Requests
to be sent to countries
(2008 Calendar)


                                             Overview..
Data Search
UN Statistical Commission
The UN Statistical Commission is the apex entity of the global statistical system. It considers and approves international statistical standards and programmes to address emerging issues.
The Thirty-ninth session of the Commission was held from 26 to 29 February 2008 at UN Headquarters in New York. more..

  Conference Room 4
  22 February 9:30 am - 1 pm, 2-5:30 pm
   This seminar reflected on the development and challenges of social statistics, an opportunity for many chief statisticians to share experiences on developing a programme of work on social statistics. more..


                          Conference Room 3
                          25 February 3-6 pm

 

 This year's Forum featured a high level panel composed of users and producers of statistics, who provided their views on the relevance, integrity and innovation of "official statistics", including how they measure up to the needs and demands of the national and international statistical community. more...

      Conference Room 3
      26 February, 2:05-2:55 pm		   The presentation provided the results of the comparison of the size of national economies using up-to-date estimates of purchasing power parities. It also highlighted the main statistical findings from the latest ICP round. more..

  Conference Room 3
  27 February 1:45-2:45 pm
   This seminar provided an overview of the register-based statistical system, review of best practices in support of the use of administrative data in statistics. more..
  The Seminar presented two recent African countries experience in censuses: Ethiopia and Mozambique. In addition, the session provided an opportunity for an international discussion and sharing of knowledge on census practices. more..

 26-29 February
1B Neck Exhibition Area
(by the Viennese Cafe)
  The 4-day exhibition focused on statistical development in Africa. Statistical publications including books, posters, brochures, and CDs as well as promotional material on statistical activities in African countries.