News of Rosstat

15 December 2020
Heads of BRICS National Statistical Offices (NSOs) discussed new approaches of data processing, use of alternative data sources and reviewed the outcomes of their work in 2020. On December 14th, the 12th meeting was held under Russian BRICS Chairmanship 2020 via videoconference.
2 September 2020
Every year Rosstat calculates the cost of a first‐grader kit. The recent trend is price increase for clothing items and stationery below inflation.
7 July 2020
The newly convened Public Council of Rosstat starts its work in July 2020. It is comprised of 21 representatives of scientific and educational communities, business, media, and public associations.
3 July 2020
The volume of GDP in the I quarter of 2020 amounted to 25317.7 billion rubles. The physical volume of GDP grew by 1.6% compared to the same period of last year. Final consumption expenditures increased by 2.8%, gross capital formation - by 2.6% amid a decrease in net exports of goods and services by 12.1%.
30 June 2020
The Russian population census has been postponed until April 2021. Preliminary results are expected in October 2021, and final results will be released in the fourth quarter of 2022. This is stated in the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 943 of June 27, 2020.