Official Statistics

National agencies and research institutions rely on accurate data to inform policy and understand society. But traditional data collection methods face mounting challenges—declining response rates, hard-to-reach populations, and growing demands for timely, granular statistics. Official Statistics must balance methodological rigor with practical realities while maintaining the public trust that depends on reliable data.

At Ljusström, we develop solutions that combine modern data collection methods with robust statistical inference. Survey design, non-response adjustment, small area estimation, data integration from administrative registers—these are some of the methods in our toolbox. We also explore ways to extract latent information from digital sources—social media patterns, mobile data, and other online footprints—that can complement traditional surveys and provide real-time insights into social phenomena.

We build technology that makes statistical production more efficient, from adaptive survey instruments that reduce respondent burden to systems that automate quality checks and integrate diverse data sources across the production chain. By combining scientific methods with practical technology, we help statistical agencies deliver the reliable insights that societies need to understand themselves and shape better policies.