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.
 
Millennium Development Goals Report 2008
The Millennium Development Goals Report 2008, accompanied by two Progress Charts, will be launched by the Secretary-General on  11 September. This annual publication presents the latest available data and analysis on the progress towards the achievement of the MDGs at the global and regional levels. This year’s Report shows how the world has fared at the mid-point towards 2015, the target date for achieving the Goals and will serve as one of the background documents for the High-level Session of the General Assembly to be held on 25 September. 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....

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
UNSD Questionnaires
or Data Requests
to be sent to countries
(2008 Calendar)
Honorary Doctorate Degree
conferred on Director of UNSD

In recognition of Professor Paul Cheung’s work in advancing the global statistical system and facilitating the development of national statistical systems in the developing countries, the National University of Mongolia in Ulaanbaatar conferred on him an honorary doctorate degree on 30 June 2008.

The National University of Mongolia is the country's oldest and only comprehensive university and a leading centre of sciences, education and culture. more..

Professor Cheung
being congratulated by
Mr. P. Byambatseren, Chairman of Mongolia's National Statistical Office after receiving the Honorary Doctorate Degree.


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UN Statistical Commission 2009

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 40th session of the Commission will be held from 24 to 27 February 2009 at UN Headquarters in New York. more..

Click to access all past commemorative events, seminars, high level forums and special presentations of the Statistical Commission. more...