Chapter 3 - The Basis of Official Statistics

   

 

Official statistics are the cornerstone of modern society by providing an independent, impartial, accurate and thus trustworthy picture of a country's economic, demographic, social and environmental situation. This Chapter aims to explain the underlying principles and good practices of official statistics and how these universal foundations can be translated into sound legal and regulatory frameworks at the national level. The Chapter provides a common basis for understanding the definition of official statistics, applicable principles and related legal provisions.