Statistics

A pre-test for the national household income survey finds high non-responsiveness on income, tax, and asset details, raising concerns ahead of the 2026 rollout

The data nerds are fighting back. After watching data sets be altered or disappear from U.S. government websites in unprecedented ways after President Donald Trump began his second term, an army of outside statisticians, demographers and computer scientists have joined forces to capture, preserve and share data sets, sometimes clandestinely. Their goal is to make sure they are available in the future, believing that democracy suffers when policymakers don't have reliable data and that national statistics should be above partisan politics. There are such smart, passionate people who care deeply about not only the Census Bureau, but all the statistical agencies, and ensuring the integrity of the statistical system. And that gives me hope, even during these challenging times, Mary Jo Mitchell, director of government and public affairs for the research nonprofit the Population Association of America, said this week during an online public data-users conference. The threats to the U.S.

With India's economy expanding rapidly and global investor interest growing, official figures are facing more scrutiny. Calls are mounting for more accurate economic data

The National Sample Survey Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), on Sunday launched the GoIStats mobile application, an all-encompassing data ecosystem for seamless access to official data. The application features an interactive "Key Trends" dashboard showcasing important socio-economic indicators with dynamic visualizations of critical metrics including GDP, inflation, employment data. Currently the android version of the mobile application is available free of charge on google play store. The iOS version will be released shortly, an official statement said. Advanced filtering and search capabilities with comprehensive metadata, and mobile-optimized data tables are also available for seamless viewing. In another statement, MOSPI said on the occasion of 19th Statistics Day, on June 29, it released publications on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These publications are the National Indicator Framework Progress Report, 2025; Data

One in five UPI users in India faced fraud in the past 3 years, with 51% not filing complaints. A LocalCircles survey highlights growing risks and urges simplified, one-click reporting mechanisms

The proposed business register will be prepared using data from the economic census (EC), state specific databases and central databases

Among the sectors, manufacturing - which carries the largest weight in the index - grew 3.4 per cent, up from 3.0 per cent in March

MoSPI urges inclusion of MUDRA scheme impact, richer profiling of enterprises, and renewable investment intentions in upcoming CAPEX and ASUSE survey rounds

Women own 39.2 per cent of bank accounts in the country and the proportion is even higher at 42.2 per cent in rural areas, according to a government report. The Statistics and Programme Implementation Ministry (MoSPI) released the 26th edition of its publication titled Women and Men in India 2024: Selected Indicators and Data on Sunday. The publication offers a comprehensive overview of the gender landscape in India, presenting selected indicators and data across key areas like population, education, health, economic participation, and decision-making, all sourced from various Ministries/ Departments/Organizations. A MOSPI statement said that the report highlights that women own 39.2 per cent of all bank accounts and contribute to 39.7 per cent of total deposits. Their participation is the highest in rural areas, where they make up 42.2 per cent of account holders. It stated that there is a rise in DEMAT accounts over the years, indicating growing participation in the stock market

10 minutes more than in 2019: Mospi survey

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said that statistical tools and quantitative techniques play a significant role in effective governance by providing empirical foundation for policy decisions. The governments rely on national statistical systems to collect data on health, education, population size and employment among others, which form the basis for policy-making, she said addressing the probationers of the Indian Statistical Service (ISS), who had called on the president at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. Murmu said statistics were used even in ancient civilisations, when the rulers used basic census data for taxation purposes. "Statistical analysis is a tool to bring in transparency and accountability in governance. Statistics is not only the backbone of efficient governance but also a tool for socio-economic development," the president said. Murmu said it is their duty to collect accurate data, which can be the foundation for sound and objective decisions. "Government needs d

The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Tuesday said that the National Statistics Office has initiated the process to empanel survey institutions for conducting sample surveys on socioeconomic indicators. The Survey Wing of the National Statistics Office (NSO) conducts large scale sample surveys in diverse fields on pan-India basis, a MOSPI statement said. Primarily data is collected through nation-wide household/ enterprise surveys on various socio-economic subjects. The NSO has launched a Request for Proposal (RFP) on December 12, 2024 to empanel private survey institutions or agencies in a bid to expand its outreach and increase the scope of its surveys. This initiative aims to enhance the NSO's capacity to carry out a wider range of surveys across different sectors. By partnering with private agencies, the NSO seeks to tap into additional expertise and resources, enabling more efficient survey execution. The empanelment will allow the NSO to reach a .

The National Bureau of Statistics purchasing managers' index (PMI) slowed to 50.1 in December from 50.3 in November

Industrial profits at large Chinese companies fell 7.3 per cent last month compared to a year ago, the National Bureau of Statistics said in a statement on Friday

In rural India, 17.8 per cent households were indebted to institutional credit agencies against 14.5 per cent households in urban India

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Tuesday announced the advancing of release time for macroeconomic data Consumer Price Index and Index of Industrial Production by about one and a half hours. The data on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Index of Industrial Production (IIP) are currently released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) on the 12th of each month at 5:30 pm (the next working day if the 12th falls on a holiday in case of CPI) and the previous working day (if 12th falls on a holiday in case of IIP), an official statement said. According to the statement, to provide more time on the day of release to access CPI and IIP data, the MOSPI has decided to revise the release time for the CPI and IIP from 5.30 pm to 4.00 pm on the 12th of every month (the next working day if the 12th falls on a holiday of CPI) and the previous working day if 12th falls on a holiday, in case of IIP). The ministry explained that the new release

The report for 2022-23 shows that only 4,413 specialist doctors, against the 21,964 needed in rural CHCs for March 2023, were available, indicating a shortfall of 17,551, or 79.9%

Formed in July 2023, the SCoS was supposed to advise the Union government on survey methodology, including sampling frame, sampling design, and survey instruments

The Congress criticised the Centre for dissolving the Standing Committee on Statistics, claiming it was due to their questions about the delayed 2021 Census

While states do release district-wise data, it is usually made available with a time lag and not updated frequently across states