It was the United Nations that chose October 20 to commemorate World Statistics Day. The first day was celebrated in 2010.
According to this world body, this date is important because it must be recognized how data helps improve people's lives.
Statistics provide information on various topics: poverty, employment, health, population, aging and all these issues closely touch world society, knowing and showing them is important so that governments and citizens can act according to reality and the world situation.
Statistics is above all vital at the political level, since an exhaustive analysis of the needs that exist in society makes it easier for politicians to make well-founded proposals based on reality.
In the field of Disability, it is important to know real figures on percentages of people with disabilities, unemployment, access to education and health, and many other issues, and based on these data, each country will be able to manage measures and aid.
The United Nations Statistical Commission (UNSC) decided to celebrate this day every 5 years. With which it has been celebrated in 2010, 2015 and the next and third celebration will be in 2020.
The objective of this day is to make society aware of the importance of the work that statistical professionals do every day.
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