Survey of National Classifications UNSD EXPERT GROUP MEETING ON INTERNATIONAL STATISTICAL CLASSIFICATIONS May 2015, New York

Outline Introduction 2012 Survey – Status – Relationship to international standards – Content Next steps

Introduction UNSD: National Classifications

2012 Survey New structure, similar questions Summer/fall 2012 Purpose: – Overview of classifications used – Assess implementation Basis for technical assistance

Status Q sent in English + follow-up in language versions Currently: 120 countries, 448 classifications CountriesClassifications Activity classifications Product classifications78136 Expenditure classifications4875 Occupation classifications7180 Other classifications2339

Status - responses EG 2013 EG 2015

Status - ISIC ISIC Rev.3 ISIC Rev.4 ISIC Rev.3.1 Other

Status - CPC CPC Ver.2 CPC Ver.1 Other CPA

Status - ISCO ISCO-08 ISCO-88 Other

Status – expenditure classifications COICOP,...

Relationships to international standards - ISIC IdenticalUsing additional detail Minor modifications to structure Other relationship ISIC Rev ISIC Rev ISIC Rev

Relationships to international standards - CPC IdenticalUsing additional detail Minor modifications to structure Other relationship CPC Ver CPC Ver CPA16824

Relationships to international standards - ISCO IdenticalUsing additional detail Minor modifications to structure Other relationship ISCO ISCO

Relationships to international standards – Expenditure classifications IdenticalUsing additional detail Minor modifications to structure Other relationship COICOP,

Content 1. General information 2. Classification structure 3. Relationship to international standards 4. Classification uses 5. Implementation / revision status 6. Supporting documents 7. Contact information 8. Capacity building (UNSD purposes only) 9. Other comments

Content

8. Capacity building (UNSD purpose only) 7c. Contact person (UNSD purpose only)

Next steps Africa? Repeating the survey – Every 5 years – Earlier, later?

Thank you for your attention. Comments? Questions?