What is Statistics Sweden?
Q: What is Statistics Sweden?
A: Statistics Sweden is the Swedish government agency responsible for creating official statistics for Sweden.
Q: When were national statistics first created in Sweden?
A: National statistics were first created in Sweden in 1686 when the Church of Sweden was told to start keeping records on the population.
Q: When was the Office of Tables (Tabellverket) set up?
A: The Office of Tables (Tabellverket) was set up in 1749.
Q: When was the current name of Statistics Sweden changed?
A: The current name of Statistics Sweden was changed in 1858.
Q: How many employees did the agency have as of 2008?
A: As of 2008, the agency had approximately 1,400 employees.
Q: Where are the offices of Statistics Sweden located?
A: The offices of Statistics Sweden are located in Stockholm and Örebro.
Q: What publication does Statistics Sweden print?
A: Statistics Sweden prints the Journal of Official Statistics.
