United Nations
56th Session of the United Nations Statistical Commission
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The Statistical Commission as the primary body for the coordination of the global statistical programmes in general and of the United Nations statistical and data-related system.
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The United Nations Statistical Commission, established in 1947, is the highest body of the global statistical system. It brings together the Chief Statisticians from member states from around the world. It is the highest decision-making body for international statistical activities especially the setting of statistical standards, the development of concepts and methods and their implementation at the national and international level.
The Commission consists of 24 member countries of the United Nations, elected by the United Nations Economic and Social Council on the basis of an equitable geographical distribution. The term of office of members is four years.
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56th Session of the United Nations Statistical Commission
4 - 7 March 2025
United Nations Headquarters, New York
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United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)
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