Classification Detail
Classification of Statistical Activities, Version 2.0
Basic Bibliographic Information
Status:
Operational
Type:
To Be Determined
Citation:
N/A
ISBN:
N/A
Website:
Custodian:
United Nations Statistics Division
Available Formats:
N/A
Year Adopted:
2023
Year Published:
N/A
Available Languages (besides English):
N/A
Availability:
Fully available only in English.
Purpose of the Classification
Statistical Domains:
5.2 Statistical programmes; coordination within statistical systems
Purpose:
CSA 2.0 can be used for two main purposes:
• Based on the process related to a statistical activity, CSA can be used to classify statistical events, capacity building activities, training courses, working groups, publications or statistical standards, etc.;
• Based on the output of a statistical activity, CSA can be used to classify data and metadata (particularly domains 1 to 5 which are related to subject-matter activities).
Main Applications:
CSA can be used at different levels of detail driven by the user needs and purposes. Users can limit their use to the 3-digit level without a further breakdown. Or users can create their own more detailed breakdown at 5-digit level for specific areas of interest.
For example, the first five domains of the classification cover subject-matter activities. These activities may result in data outputs. As such, these domains can provide a backbone for alignment and standardization of topics/themes or sections on data dissemination websites of NSOs and international organizations. This is also suitable for the continuance of SDMX usage of the CSA and for classifying indicators and other data products. Domain 5 can be used to classify data collections such as SDG-indicator sets, gender relevant indicators, and more.
Main Users:
The CSA can be used as a reference leading to better harmonisation in structuring information about activities of statistical organizations, dissemination websites, publications, etc.
Methodology
Scope:
The first five domains of the classification cover subject-matter activities. These activities may result in data outputs. Domain 6 is used for classifying statistical activities related to infrastructure and methodology, and Domain 7 for strategic and managerial activities for official statistics.
Concept Being Classified:
The CSA is defined around the concept of a statistical activity based on the process related to the activity, and the output of a statistical activity.
Statistical Units:
Individual, household or business
(according to the CSA checklist)
Main Principles:
The classification is not designed to be mutually exclusive. CSA is an analytical classification. It is not used in the production of statistics and therefore there is no problem with double counting. In some cases, an item can be classified in several areas and users can decide where to place it according to their specific need.
Classification Structure
Definition of Structure:
Level:
Level Name:
Code Format:
Number of Items:
Level 1
Domain
1
7
Level 2
-
101
-
Level 3
-
20101
-
Revision Information
Chronology of revisions/versions of the classification:
Year Adopted:
Title or Version Number:
Website:
Official Adopting Entity:
UNSC 54th session, 28 Feb. - 3 Mar. 2023
Coordinating Entity:
UNECE
Reason for Latest Revision:
The Classification of International Statistical Activities, Revision 1 (CSA Rev. 1) was established in 2005 by the Bureau of the Conference of European Statisticians (CES). The CES Bureau has been the owner of the Classification and responsible for its maintenance and authorisation of revisions as necessary. The CSA started as a regional classification for a specific use (Database of International Statistical Activities maintained by UNECE). Over time, its use has widened to international organizations and countries from different regions.
In February 2020, the CES Bureau approved the procedure for updating the Classification to include new, emerging areas of international statistical work.
Major Changes:
See CSA 2.0 Background document, part III - Main changes to the classification compared to the 2009 version, available on UNSD website at https://unstats.un.org/UNSDWebsite/statcom/session_54/documents/BG-3j-CSA-E.pdf
Supporting Documents
Coding Index Available:
No
Training Materials and Other Documents:
N/A