Statistics South Africa

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) is a national government department responsible for the production and coordination of official and other statistics to assist organs of state, business and the public in evidence-based decisions for planning, policy development and measurement governed by the Statistics Act (Act No. 6 of 1999). National Statistical Authority to inform stakeholders on the economy and society by Collecting, compiling and disseminating a wide range of economic, social and population statistics; Developing and maintaining databases for national statistics on businesses and enumeration areas; and Liaising with other countries and statistical agencies as well as representing Stats SA and South Africa in statistical activities internationally. The National Statistical Coordinator, to promote coordination amongst producers of official and other statistics in order to advance quality, comparability and optimum use of official statistics and to avoid duplication by: Formulating quality criteria and establishing standards, classifications and procedures; Providing statistical advice; and Promoting a public culture of measurement.