United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)

The Statistics Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations Secretariat (UNSD) is committed to the advancement of the global statistical system. UNSD compiles and disseminates global statistical information, develops standards and norms for statistical activities, and supports countries' efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. UNSD facilitates the coordination of international statistical activities and supports the functioning of the United Nations Statistical Commission as the apex entity of the global statistical system.