United Nations Global Platform
for Official Statistics
Global collaboration to harness the power of data for better lives
Harnessing big data for the statistical community
Through our unique network across the community of official statistics, we enable access to state-of-the-art methods, algorithms, technologies and data sources.
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Large-scale data processing
- Initialize massive Spark clusters to perform fault-tolerant workloads on a range of data sources.
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Cloud-based coding environment
- Start coding in Python, R, or Scala right away without installing anything locally.
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Big data sources
- Gain access to terrabytes of data on a range of topics, from ship tracking to satellite information.
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Code management
- Take advantage of our carefully curated suite of code management and DevOps tools.
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Online learning
- Gain access to courses and training on key topics in official statistics and big data.
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Privacy-Enhanced Technologies
- Get involved in advancing the use of privacy-enhancd technologies to data science workflows.
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Innovation Partnerships
- Contribute to unique innovation projects with partners from across the globe.
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Bespoke Solutions
- Our network of experts in software, operations and data science has built bespoke solutions for national partners.
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Task Teams
- Join one of our many task teams focusing onbig data and data science.
Join our community.
Our community is open to members of the Official Statistics community. To join and learn more, contact us.