Title: Macedonia’s Statistics Agency: Unveiling the Latest Figures on Financial Crimes and the Role of the State Statistical Office (SSO)

Overview of the State Statistical Office (SSO) in Macedonia

Skopje, Macedonia The State Statistical Office (SSO) of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Providing valuable insights into the state of economic security in the country

The State Statistical Office (SSO) in Macedonia has released its latest statistics on financial crimes. As an independent state body reporting to the Government of Macedonia, the SSO plays a crucial role in managing and producing statistical data for the country.

The Team Behind the SSO

Employing 275 professionals Director Blagica Novkovska Departments: National accounts, business statistics, social statistics, IT support, dissemination and international cooperation, financial affairs, and organization and conduct of statistical surveys

The Evolution of Macedonia’s Statistics Agency

Established in 1945 Significant transformations throughout its six-decade existence Fully manages the statistical system in Macedonia

The SSO has undergone significant transformations since its inception in 1945. Today, it is responsible for producing methodologies, gathering, processing, and disseminating data, both nationally and internationally.

The Legal Framework of Macedonia’s Statistical System

In accordance with the Law on State Statistics Operating under a five-year Programme for statistical surveys Primary mission: Serve society, economy, and scientific research

International Collaboration and Harmonization

Member of the Sub-Committee for economic, financial, and statistical issues within the Cooperation Council between Macedonia and the European Union Coordinator of the national statistical system Ensuring harmonization with the Acquis Communitaire and providing reliable statistical data for various aspects of the stabilization and association agreement

Data Confidentiality and Collaboration with Other Bodies

Governed by the Law on State Statistics and related laws Collaborating with eight other bearers of official statistics

The SSO ensures data confidentiality and only uses data for statistical purposes before publishing aggregated information. Currently, it collaborates with eight other bearers of official statistics in the country, and the government finance statistics are planned to join this list soon.

The Role of the Statistical Council

Expert advisory body Discussing guidelines and bases of the Programme of Statistical Research Giving opinions on its proposals and the annual report

The Statistical Council, an expert advisory body, consists of a President and 12 members appointed by the Parliament for a four-year term, as well as the Director of the SSO as an ex-officio member. Its role includes discussing guidelines and bases of the Programme of Statistical Research and giving opinions on its proposals and the annual report.