| The 4th World Statistics Day 20 October 2025 ― Driving change with quality statistics and data for everyone ― |
World Statistics Day 2025 logo (provided by the United Nations)
Japan celebrates World Statistics Day 2025.
20 October 2025 marks "World Statistics Day," which is observed every five years as decided by the United Nations General Assembly. To celebrate World Statistics Day 2025, Japan is undertaking the following initiatives.
4 December 2025 (Thu.) 1:30PM～5:10PM (JST)
Asakusa View Hotel (Taito-ku, Tokyo)
Keynote speech and discussion
Keynote speech from the United Nations Statistics Division
‐ Driving Change through Trust and Innovation in Official Statistics:
Advancing Quality Data for Everyone in a Rapidly Evolving Data Ecosystem
(Coordinator) The MIC
Presentation
* The program is current as of now and is subject to change.
* Simultaneous interpretation (Japanese - English) available
Particularly aiming to raise awareness of statistics among younger generations, staff from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) visit universities and junior and senior high schools to conduct lectures related to statistics, incorporating familiar themes.
【As of 28 November 2025】
| 10 April 2025 Kagawa University Theme: Toward a Society Where Everyone Can Live Authentically ― The Current Situation and Challenges in Japan from the Perspective of Gender Statistics   |
| 30 May 2025 Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School Theme: Lessons Learned from the United Nations and Its Oversight ― Against the Backdrop of Geneva, New York, Bangkok, and Makuhari The Importance of International and Official Statistics   |
| 2 June 2025 Hokkaido Information University Theme: Introduction to Utilizing Statistical Data Using the Portal Site for Japanese Government Statistics (e-Stat)   |
| 10 July 2025 Seiro Middle School, Seiro Town, Niigata Prefecture Theme: Viewing the World through the SDGs   |
| 6 August 2025 Arai High School, Niigata Prefecture Theme: Aiming for a Society Where Everyone Can Live Thrive   |
| 28 August 2025 Kawakami Village, Nara Prefecture Theme: The Sustainability Advocated by the United Nations and Kawakami Village   |
| 5 September 2025 Kariwa Junior High School, Niigata Prefecture Theme: Our Natural Environment and the SDG Indicators   |
| 9 September 2025 Motosushoyo High School, Gifu Prefecture Theme: How Mathematics and Autonomy Build Society — Focusing on the Meaning and Importance of Statistics   |
| 25 September 2025 Fukuoka Prefectural Kokura High School Theme: Why the Skills Acquired at Kokura High School Are Relevant to the Japanese Cabinet and the International Community — Reflections on the Occasion of the UN's World Statistics Day Learning Shapes the Future — Career Opportunities from the World of Statistics (Lecture by Dr. Shailja Sharma, Director of the United Nations Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific (SIAP))   |
| 27 September 2025 Seinan Gakuin University, Fukuoka Prefecture Theme: Lessons Learned from the United Nations and Its Oversight ― Against the Backdrop of Geneva, New York, Bangkok, and Makuhari   |
| 30 September 2025 Kawamura Gakuen Women's University, Chiba Prefecture Theme: Aiming for a Society Where Everyone Can Thrive — Focusing on Gender Equality, Statistics, Careers, and Social Engagement   |
| 9 October 2025 Ochanomizu University, Tokyo Theme: Aiming for a Society Where We Live and Thrive Together   |
| 10 October 2025 Shizuoka University Theme: The World of Public Service Work — Insights into the Ideal State of Japanese Society from People Who Love Statistics |
| 17 October 2025 Niigata Seiryo High School Theme: Aiming for a Society Where Everyone Can Thrive The Portal Site for Japanese Government Statistics (e-Stat)   |
| 20 October 2025 Daisen City, Akita Prefecture Theme: Aiming for a Society Where Everyone Can Live and Thrive Together — Reflecting on Values and Traditions on the Occasion of the World Statistics Day   |
| 24 October 2025 Asahikawa City University, Hokkaido Theme: Aiming for a Society Where Everyone Can Live and Thrive Together ― The Current Situation and Challenges in Japan from the Perspective of Gender Statistics   |
| 12 November 2025 Nihon University, Tokyo Theme: The Work of National Civil Servants — Serving as the Core of National Functions |
● Lecture activities map
The MIC is creating posters using the World Statistics Day 2025 logo and distributing them to government agencies and other organizations. Additionally, we are publishing articles introducing World Statistics Day in public relations magazines and similar publications.
The World Statistics Day 2025 poster in PDF format is available here.
Japan will host a meeting of the Inter-agency and Expert Group on SDG Indicators (IAEG-SDGs) established under the United Nations Statistical Commission.
