In June 2007, the Statistics Authority (SA) was created as a new independent agency, replacing the Planning Council’s Statistics Department. While the QSA is the official national statistical agency, other government agencies also produce official statistics (Qatar Central Bank, Ministry of Finance, Interior, and others).

SA Vision
To be recognized by our national and international users as the trusted official source of high-quality, demand-driven statistical information.

SA Mission
- To satisfy user needs for quality statistical information to support evidence-based policy formulation and to monitor development progress while adhering to best international practices.
- To furnish the official reference figures on the social, demographic, economic, and environmental conditions in Qatar.
- To harmonize, standardize, and coordinate the statistical activities of data producers in the country to generate a coherent, integrated set of statistics for national, regional, and international use.
- To engage in advocacy to raise statistical literacy and promote the correct and effective use of statistics in the country.