About National Statistics in DFID

Statistics labelled as ‘National Statistics’ must meet certain criteria. They should for example be fit for purpose, methodologically sound, politically independent and transparently produced. All National Statistcs are produced in accordance with the ‘National Statistics Code of Practice’, which can be accessed on the UK Statistics Authority website.

More information on how DFID is compliant with the National Statistics Code of Practice can be found in the following documents:

• Statement of Compliance
• Statement of Administrative Data Sources
• User Engagement Strategy

DFID’s National Statistics publications are pre-announced on the ONS Publications Hub.