European statistics and Eurostat's contribution to improving statistical literacy

Abstract

Statistical literacy is an important requirement for correctly interpreting and using (Official) Statistics. Several initiatives have been launched in the statistical community in general and in (inter/supra-) National Statistical Institutes (NSIs) in particular to help users to better use and understand statistics. Also Eurostat has launched several actions aiming to improve statistical literacy, but it lacks a good insight into whether and how this has a real impact on the statistical literacy of the users of its data. Through literature research and examination of some assessment tools, we seek to set the basis for Eurostat to prepare tools for evaluating and monitoring statistical literacy of the users of European statistics.