Every 20 October, the world observes World Statistics Day, celebrating the importance of reliable data and statistics in decision-making for sustainable development, policy-making, and societal progress.
This day highlights the role of statistics in promoting transparency, accountability, and effective governance.
🌟 Why This Day Matters
✅ Informs Policy: Reliable data guides decisions that impact communities.
✅ Promotes Transparency: Statistics hold governments accountable.
✅ Supports Development: Data helps track progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
✅ Empowers Citizens: Informed citizens can better understand and engage in societal issues.
📜 Background
✨ Declared by the UN General Assembly in 2010.
✨ Celebrated every five years, with the last global observance in 2020.
✨ Some countries also celebrate National Statistics Day annually.
📊 Key Facts
✨ Statistics help monitor poverty, health, education, and environmental changes.
✨ Accurate data is vital for disaster response and public health management.
✨ Statistics strengthen governance and democracy.
🎉 How to Observe
✅ Learn About Data: Explore how statistics shape decisions in your country.
✅ Appreciate Statisticians: Acknowledge the professionals who gather and analyze data.
✅ Raise Awareness: Use #WorldStatisticsDay to share the role of data in daily life.
✅ Create Art: Visualize data through infographics and data-inspired art.
💡 Why It Matters
✅ Ensures informed, evidence-based policies.
✅ Helps communities plan for the future.
✅ Drives effective social and economic programs.
“Better data leads to better lives.” – UN Statistics Division
🎨 Artistic & Educational Opportunities
For artists, educators, and storytellers:
🎨 Create data-inspired artworks (infographics, data patterns, visual storytelling).
📸 Share reels explaining how art can visualize statistics for communities.
🖋️ Write on how data influences sustainable development and daily life.
👩🏫 Host workshops on data literacy for children and youth.
📌 Final Thought
On 20 October, World Statistics Day, let us celebrate the power of reliable data to transform societies, empower communities, and advance sustainable development.
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