General Authority for Statistics
Saudi Arabia's principal government institution in charge of statistics and census data
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The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT; Arabic: الهيئة العامة للإحصاء) is a government agency in Saudi Arabia responsible for the implementation of statistical works including the conducting of national surveys.[1][2]
| الهيئة العامة للإحصاء | |
| |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 2015 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Saudi Arabia |
| Headquarters | |
| Website | www |
History
The statistical works in Saudi Arabia started early by establishing the Central Department of Statistics and Information in 1960 to be responsible for national statistics and information.[3] In 2015, the Central Department of Statistics and Information was transformed into a public authority called the General Authority for Statistics.[3]
Structure and responsibilities
The authority is governed by a board of directors that is headed by the Minister of Economy and Planning and formed by 15 relevant government entities and private sector institutions.[4][5]
The responsibilities of the authority were defined by Article 4 of the Council of Ministers’ Resolution No. (11) issued in 2015.[4] These responsibilities include developing the statistical work methodology, preparing and implementing surveys, conducting statistical research and analyzing data and information.[4]
