Overview

Which information can I find here?

This section provides detailed information about all aspects regarding the quality of European statistics, answering questions such as:

• What does quality in official statistics mean?
• What are the standards and frameworks that are applied and followed?
• What are Eurostat’s activities to assure the quality of statistics which we produce and publish?
• What are the peer reviews?

Why is the quality of official statistics important to Eurostat?

Eurostat's mission is to provide high quality statistics and data on Europe. 

High quality European statistics are especially valuable in a world with distorted facts and fake news. For example, high quality statistics are needed to hold governments accountable and as a basis for informed decisions in all spheres of life.