European statistics
European statistics are prepared, compiled and disseminated both by the European Statistical System (ESS) and by the European System of Central Banks (ESCB), but in accordance with the independent legal frameworks which reflect their respective government structures.
European Statistical System
- Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2009 on European statistics
- Regulation (EU) 2021/690 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 (Programa Estadístico Europeo 2021-2027)
- Code of good practice for European statistics
- European Union Statistical Legislation of the ESS
- Rules affecting the priority areas and specific objectives of the European Statistical Program 2021-2027
European System of Central Banks
- Council Regulation (EC) No 2533/98 of 23 November 1998 concerning the collection of statistical information by the European Central Bank
- European Central Bank Statistics Quality Framework
- European Union Statistical Legislation of the SEBC
EU legislation concerning the statistical production for national purposes (Date last amended: 3 September 2024)
The standards are grouped into blocks: the main guideline with the guidelines which apply, develop and complement it. Amendments to these guidelines have not been included, as they can be consulted by clicking on the standard concerned.
1.1 Select the regulations:
- By chronological order (In Spanish)
- By subject (In Spanish)
1.2 Select the statistical operations of the State Government under the EU regulations:
- By responsible agency (In Spanish)
Regularions with legal basis on the article on the development of statistics in European treaties