The National Statistical Plan is the main instrument governing the statistical activities of the General State Administration. Valid for four years, it sets out the statistics to be produced by the state statistical services during that four-year period.
The High Council on Statistics plays a key role in national statistical planning. The Council’s functions are:
- To draw up proposals and recommendations for the National Statistical Plan.
- To issue a mandatory opinion on the draft National Statistical Plan and its annual programmes.
- To examine the activities of the state statistical services and the extent to which statistical plans have been implemented.