Harare, (New Ziana) – The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) on Monday joined the global community in commemorating World Statistics Day, which is observed every five years to highlight a critical role of official statistics in shaping a better, more informed world.

This year’s commemoration theme is “Quality statistics and data for everyone.”

In a statement, ZIMSTAT said the theme reaffirmed the agency’s collective commitment to the fundamental principles of official statistics, impartiality, professionalism, and integrity as the foundation for producing trustworthy data that serve citizens, policymakers, and development partners alike.

“Over the years, the growing demand for timely, disaggregated, and high-quality data, especially in tracking the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has strengthened national statistical systems. In times of crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, reliable statistics played a pivotal role in guiding life-saving decisions and shaping social and economic recovery strategies.

“Today, as Zimbabwe confronts evolving challenges, from climate change to poverty reduction and inclusive growth, the need for credible, independent statistics has never been greater. Evidence-based policy-making depends on accurate data to drive sustainable development and ensure that it leaves no one and no place behind,” the agency said.

It also made it clear that it remains steadfast in its commitment to producing statistics that reflect the realities of Zimbabweans and inform progress towards Vision 2030 and the SDGs.
“On this World Statistics Day, let us reaffirm the power of data to transform lives, empower communities, and build a more equitable and sustainable future for all,” ZIMSTAT added.

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