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Statistics
The collection, organization, analysis and interpretation of numerical data. For example, the average age of girls in a particular school…
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Indicator
The representation of statistical data for a specified time, place or any other relevant characteristic; measurement or gauge of events…
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Index
The compilation of individual indicators; ideal for measuring multi-dimensional concepts. For example, an index of women’s empowerment across the globe.
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Sex-disaggregated data
Data is that collected and tabulated separately for men and women. For example, primary school attendance rates for boys vs….
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Gender statistics
The sum of the following: a) data collected and presented by sex as a primary and overall classification; b) data…
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National statistical system
The ensemble of statistical organizations and units within a country that jointly collect, process, analyze and disseminate official statistics on…
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Official statistics
Statistics produced by government agencies such as national statistical office or other public bodies. For example, census data.
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Unofficial (or nonofficial) statistics
Unofficial statistics are those produced by actors other than the government, such as civil society.
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