Observed every five years on October 20, World Statistics Day celebrates the vital role of data in shaping decisions, policies, and sustainable development.

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Created by the United Nations Statistical Commission, the global event underscores the importance of reliable, timely, and high-quality statistics in driving progress.

The 2025 theme, “Driving Change with Quality Statistics and Data for Everyone,” highlights professionalism, integrity, and service in statistics.

It also promotes global collaboration to enhance data literacy and awareness, ensuring that statistics remain central to advancing health, economics, climate action, and social development worldwide.