By Wallace Mawire
As Zimbabwe joined the rest of the world in commemorating the World Statistics Day on 20 October ,2025, the Zimbabwe National Statistical Agency (ZlMSTAT) said the country’s national statistical systems have been strengthened over the years.
The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) joined the global community in commemorating World Statistics Day, observed every five years to highlight a critical role of official statistics in shaping a better, more informed world.
ZIMSTAT said the 2025 theme reaffirms their collective commitment to the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics impartiality, professionalism, and integrity as the foundation for producing trustworthy data that serve citizens, policymakers, and development partners alike.
The agency said over the years, the growing demand for timely, disaggregated, and high-quality data, especially in tracking the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has strengthened national statistical systems. The agency said in times of crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, reliable statistics played a pivotal role in guiding life-saving decisions and shaping social and economic recovery strategies. They said today, as Zimbabwe confronts evolving challenges, from climate change to poverty reduction and inclusive growth, the need for credible, independent statistics has never been greater.
The agency said evidence-based policymaking depends on accurate data to drive sustainable development and ensure that it leaves no one and no place behind.
ZIMSTAT said it remains steadfast in its commitment to producing statistics that reflect the realities of Zimbabweans and inform progress towards Vision 2030 and the SDGs.
“On this World Statistics Day, let us reaffirm the power of data to transform lives, empower communities, and build a more equitable and sustainable future for all,” ZIMSTAT said.