What value do statistics really have when it comes to describing events in a country? For most people, statistics are a means to an end, a way to validate their point of view. I’ve heard many ...

The term ‘official statistics’ is not usually a headline-grabber. But, around a year ago, when Nature’s news team began exploring reports of problems with the data that governments routinely collect, ...

A cyclist rides her bike along a designated bicycle lane on a street in London, England. (Photo by Robert Alexander/Getty Images) “We aim to double cycling activity,” boasted the Westminister ...

The Country Practices Database, established in 2000, provides reference material from countries on the 10 Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics, in particular examples of policies and ...

UNHCR publishes official statistics on forced displacement twice a year. The statistics are published 4-6 months after the end of the reporting period due to the time needed for data collection, ...

As the role of China in the world economy has risen tremendously in the recent decade, attention to and interest in China’s official statistics is also on the rise. Information on social and economic ...