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World Statistics Day 2026

Learn about World Statistics Day 2026, its importance, theme, history, objectives, and key facts for competitive exams like TNPSC.

World Statistics Day is observed globally to highlight the significance of official statistics, data accuracy, and the work of statisticians in evidence-based policymaking and sustainable development.

World Statistics Day – Important Facts

Observed on = 0 October (every five years)
First observed = 20 October 2010
Established by = United Nations Statistical Commission initiative, with the observance proclaimed by the UN General Assembly
Organised by = United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Purpose = To highlight the importance of reliable, timely and accurate statistics in decision-making and sustainable development.
Frequency = Every five years
Next observance = 20 October 2030

2010 = First World Statistics Day was celebrated on 20 October.
2015 = The UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 69/282, establishing the observance every five years on 20 October.
2020 = Third World Statistics Day was celebrated.
2025 = Fourth World Statistics Day was observed.
2030 Next observance.
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2010 = Service, professionalism, integrity: celebrating the many contributions and achievements of official statistics
2015 = Better data, better lives
2020 = Connecting the world with data we can trust
2025 = Driving change with quality statistics and data for everyone

Promotes awareness of the importance of statistics in society.
Encourages the collection and use of accurate, reliable and timely data.
Supports evidence-based policymaking and good governance.
Helps monitor progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Promotes transparency, accountability and public trust.
Highlights the contribution of statisticians and national statistical systems.
Supports planning in healthcare, education, agriculture, employment and economic development.
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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is the central ministry responsible for official statistics in India.
The National Statistical Office (NSO) functions under MoSPI.
Indian statistical data supports national planning, economic analysis and the evaluation of government programmes.
The National Sample Survey (NSS) is an important source of information on socio-economic conditions in India.

Evidence-Based Policymaking = Emphasizes that reliable, transparent, and timely data is essential for formulation, execution, and monitoring of socioeconomic development policies.
SDG Tracking = Acts as a vital benchmark for tracking progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 2030) via harmonized statistical indicators.
Integrity & Trust = Reinforces adherence to the UN Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics (adopted in 1994, reaffirmed by UNGA in 2014) to maintain impartiality and professional independence.

Date = June 29.
Frequency = Annually
Context / Commemoration = Commemorates birth anniversary of Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis
Key Authority = Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
Key Indian Institutions = ISI Kolkata (founded by Mahalanobis, 1931), NSSO, CSO (merged into NSO in 2019)

World Statistics Day = 20 October.
First observance = 2010.
Observance frequency = Once every five years.
UN resolution establishing the five-year observance = Resolution 69/282.
Resolution adopted on = 3 June 2015.
Fourth World Statistics Day = 2025.
Theme of World Statistics Day 2025 = “Driving change with quality statistics and data for everyone.”
Next World Statistics Day = 20 October 2030.
UN body responsible for coordinating the observance = United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD).
Ministry responsible for official statistics in India = MoSPI.
National statistical agency in India = National Statistical Office (NSO).
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