The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies, Statistical service in Montrouge, France
The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies is a government agency in Montrouge, a town just south of Paris, responsible for gathering and publishing data about the French economy and population. This office processes large amounts of numbers and information about the country and makes them available to the public.
The agency was formed in 1946 after World War II as successor to an earlier statistics service, introducing modern methods of data collection in France. It built upon older traditions of statistical work that reach back to earlier centuries.
The institute maintains 24 regional offices throughout France, reflecting the national commitment to detailed statistical analysis at both local and national levels.
Those seeking information about economic indicators, census results, or population data can find it through the agency's digital platforms and publications. Access is mainly online and serves researchers, journalists, and anyone interested in the figures.
The agency assigns specific numerical codes to every administrative unit in France, a system that identifies communes, departments, and regions in an unambiguous way. These codes are used in official documents and digital services nationwide.
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