General Authority for Statistics
الهيئة العامة للإحصاء
Agency overview
Formed2015; 9 years ago (2015)
JurisdictionGovernment of Saudi Arabia
HeadquartersRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Websitewww.stats.gov.sa/en/

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]

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]

References

  1. ^ "General Authority for Statistics : About GaStat". General Authority for Statistics. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Open Data : General Authority for Statistics". Open Data. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
  3. ^ a b "General Authority for Statistics". A Historical Glimpse. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
  4. ^ a b c "Regulation and Organization". General Authority for Statistics. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
  5. ^ "National Committee for Steel Industry". National Committee for Steel Industry. Retrieved 2019-03-03.
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