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National Bureau of Statistics
Republic of South Sudan
•Population Census (2008): 8.26 million•GDP Growth: -2.30% (2021)•Inflation Rate: 58.21% (May, 2025)
•Population Census (2008): 8.26 million•GDP Growth: -2.30% (2021)•Inflation Rate: 58.21% (May, 2025)

Laws & Policies

Access the comprehensive legal framework, policies, and standards governing official statistics in South Sudan. Ensure compliance with national legislation and international statistical standards.

Legal Framework Policies & Standards

Policy Categories

Comprehensive policies and standards governing various aspects of statistical production and dissemination.

Data Collection

Policies governing data collection methods, respondent relations, and ethical considerations

Data Management

Standards for data processing, storage, documentation, and metadata management

Data Dissemination

Policies for data release, accessibility, formats, and user support services

Quality Assurance

Frameworks for ensuring data quality, accuracy, and international comparability

Policies & Standards

Detailed policies and standards that guide statistical operations and ensure data quality and integrity.

Data Policies

Data Access Policy

Guidelines for accessing statistical data, including microdata and aggregated data.

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Data Confidentiality Policy

Procedures for protecting confidential information and ensuring privacy.

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Data Retention Policy

Standards for data preservation, archiving, and disposal procedures.

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Statistical Standards

International Standards

Adoption of UN Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics and other international standards.

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Methodological Standards

Standard methodologies for data collection, processing, and analysis.

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Metadata Standards

Standards for documenting statistical processes and data quality.

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Compliance Framework Timeline

Legal Mandate Establishment

Establishment of NBS through Statistics Act with clear mandate and authority

2012

Policy Framework Development

Development of comprehensive policies for data management and dissemination

2014-2016

International Standards Adoption

Alignment with UN Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics

2017

Digital Transformation

Implementation of digital data policies and open data initiatives

2019-Present