الهيئة العامة للإحصاء | |
Agency overview | |
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Formed | 2015 |
Jurisdiction | Government of Saudi Arabia |
Headquarters | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
Website |
www |
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]
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]
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]
الهيئة العامة للإحصاء | |
Agency overview | |
---|---|
Formed | 2015 |
Jurisdiction | Government of Saudi Arabia |
Headquarters | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
Website |
www |
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]
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]
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]