World Statistics Day

World Statistics Day is an international day to celebrate statistics. Created by the United Nations Statistical Commission,^[1] it was first celebrated on 20 October 2010, 20-10-2010. The day is celebrated every five years.^[2]

World Statistics Day
Date	20 October
Frequency	Every five years

World Statistics Day 2025 Logo (English) - "Quality Statistics and Data for Everyone"

As of 2010^[update], 103 countries celebrate a national Statistics Day, including 51 African countries that jointly celebrate African Statistics Day annually on 18 November.^[3] India celebrates its statistics day on 29 June, the birthday of the statistician Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis.^[4] The Royal Statistical Society in the UK also launched its getstats statistical literacy campaign on the same day at 20:10 (on 20 October 2010).^[5][6]

On 20 October 2025, the world will celebrate United Nations World Statistics Day (WSD) under the theme: Driving change with quality statistics and data for everyone

For the first time ever, the UN Regional Commissions will unite to host a 24-hour non-stop global webinar marathon — bringing voices, stories, and innovations from every corner of the globe.

From Bangkok to Beirut, Addis Ababa to Geneva, and Santiago to New York, the webinar will move with the sun, passing the virtual baton across time zones, showcasing how data is powering sustainable development and inclusive decision-making.