During the 88th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) once again demonstrated its strong commitment to the implementation of its strategy for “Fostering Statistical Literacy in Greece.”

A highlight of ELSTAT’s participation was a series of educational activities aimed at lower and upper secondary school students, with the objective of encouraging young people to use statistical data as a tool for decision-making and understanding their environment.

Visitors to ELSTAT’s stand (Pavilion 15 – Stand 30) had the opportunity to learn about the processes involved in the development, production, and dissemination of Official Statistics by ELSTAT, the ongoing initiatives under the "Fostering Statistical Literacy in Greece" strategy, and the depiction of demographic, social, and economic changes in Greece’s population. These were presented through thematic publications, including the “2021 Population and Housing Census Results” for the four major geographical regions of Greece (Northern Greece, Central Greece - Attica, Aegean Islands - Crete) and “Children Through the 2021 Population and Housing Census.”

The educational events were attended by secondary school students from Thessaloniki and Lefkada. They were informed about the institutional framework and the role of the National Statistical System, as well as about the methodology of ELSTAT’s surveys and the dissemination of their results, using representative examples.

Moreover, through the interactive educational game “Discover Official Statistics,” students were invited to search for answers to specific questions by exploring ELSTAT’s infographics and publications available at the stand of ELSTAT. During this activity, students were divided into groups of 4–5 persons, they were given five cards with a total of nine questions, and began their exploration for official statistical information. The game was received with great enthusiasm by both students and teachers.

The latest (fifth) edition of the educational workbook series 'Numbers and Our Lives' was officially introduced during the event. This edition is a teaching tool designed to enhance students’ understanding of key statistical concepts such as sample surveys, linear correlation, and linear regression. It serves as a valuable resource for the effective teaching of statistics, combining scientific accuracy with an engaging and student-friendly approach.

Following the tradition of previous years, in September 2023, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) successfully presented at the Thessaloniki International Fair the actions that have been implemented in the frame of its strategy on “Fostering Statistical Literacy in Greece”. The focal point of ELSTAT's presence at the 87th Thessaloniki International Fair was a series of educational events for high school students.

Visitors to ELSTAT's exhibition stand (No 15, stand 30) had the opportunity to learn about the educational activities that have been implemented, aiming at bringing students, pupils, and teaching staff closer to the work of ELSTAT and acquainting them with the development, production, and dissemination of official statistics. Additionally, visitors had the opportunity to learn about all the statistical surveys conducted by ELSTAT and the role and legal framework governing the Hellenic Statistical System.

During the Thessaloniki International Fair, ELSTAT organised a set of lectures on statistics, attended by high school students from Thessaloniki. The students and other visitors of ELSTAT stand were informed about the results of the "2021 Population and Housing Census", depicting the changes in demographic, social, and economic characteristics of the population of Greece. Furthermore, using the educational game "The Mysteries of Statistics," discussions were held on cases of misuse of statistics, on account of ignorance or intention, resulting in misleading users.

Visitors showed interest in the interactive touch screen, which presented the results of the 2021 Population and Housing Census for the Resident Population by Age Groups, Gender, Nationality, Place of Birth, Marital Status, Household Size, and Composition at both national and regional level.

Since 2018, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) has presented in the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), with great success, the strategy and actions that have been implemented for “Fostering Statistical Literacy in Greece”. The focus of this year's participation of ELSTAT in the 86th TIF was a series of educational events for secondary school students.

More specifically, during the 86th TIF, visitors at ELSTAT stand (No 15, stand 27) had the opportunity to learn about the educational actions that have been implemented per educational level, aiming at bringing pupils, students, and teaching staff closer to the work of ELSTAT and the way official statistics are developed, produced and disseminated. Moreover, they had the opportunity to learn about all the statistical surveys conducted by ELSTAT and the role and legal framework governing the Hellenic Statistical System.

During the Exhibition, ELSTAT organised a set of lectures on statistics, which were attended by pupils coming from secondary education schools of Northern Greece. The students, as well as those present at the stand, were informed about the results of the "2021 Population Census - Housing ", about the purpose and method of conducting the population censuses and the recording of the changes in the demographic, social and economic characteristics of the population of Greece since the Greek Revolution of 1821 up to the present day, through an educational game of knowledge.

Visitors showed particular interest in the 55' interactive touch screen, which served to present the provisional results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, regarding the total number of men and women in the entire Country and at the levels of Region, Regional Unit and Municipality.

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Following the successful presence of the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) in the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) in 2018, when ELSTAT presented for the first time its actions for “Fostering Statistical Literacy in Greece”, the focus of this year’s participation in the 84th TIF continued to be the promotion of this strategic choice.

More specifically, during the 84th TIF, the visitors at ELSTAT stand (No 15, stand 27) had the opportunity to be informed on the actions of ELSTAT that are implemented or under construction, per educational level, aiming at bringing pupils, students and teaching staff closer to the work of ELSTAT and the way official statistics are developed, produced and disseminated. Moreover, they had the opportunity to learn about all the statistical surveys conducted by ELSTAT and the role and legal framework governing the Hellenic Statistical System.

During the TIF, ELSTAT organised a set of lectures on statistics, which were attended by pupils coming from Secondary Education Schools of Northern Greece. The pupils and the visitors at ELSTAT stand were informed on the mission of ELSTAT and its actions for Fostering Statistical Literacy in Greece, the Memoranda of Understanding with the Ministry of Education and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, as well as on the European Master in Official Statistics (EMOS), a programme of post graduate education on official statistics.

It's worth noticing that this year, ELSTAT presented,for the first time,to the general public the electronic platform “Census at School”, which is an educational programmedeveloped by ELSTAT, with own resources, aiming at training pulls on statistics, through educational material, encompassing detailed guidelines and the procedure for conducting a statistical census survey.

For more information on the presence of ELSTAT at the 84th TIF click here.

The activities for “Fostering Statistical Literacy in Greece” were at the heart of ELSTAT participation in the 83rd Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF).

More specifically, at its stand (No 15, stand 27), ELSTAT showcased the actions that are implemented or under construction, per educational level, aiming at bringing pupils, students and teaching staff closer to the statistical science and helping them understand how official statistics are developed, produced and disseminated.

During the TIF, ELSTAT organised a set of educational events on statistics, which were attended by pupilscoming fromSecondary Education Schools of Thessaloniki.

At ELSTAT stand, visitors could find information/educational/promotional material and ELSTAT publications, as well as the brand new “Young People in Greece-2018”publication, which was presented for the first time in the TIF.

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In the framework of its cooperation with social agencies, launched during the 81st TIF, ELSTAT hosted at its stand events organised by UNICEF, focusing on refugee and migrant children. The relevant events included:

• Discussion on theeducation of refugee and migrant children (Friday, 15.09.2017, at 18:30, Conference Centre “Nikolaos Germanos”, room C, 2nd floor, stand 8)

• Presentation of a fairy tale on refugee children written by SokratisMantzouranis (Saturday, 16.9.2017, at 12:00, ELSTAT stand)

For more information on the participation of ELSTAT in the 82nd TIF click here.

The Hellenic Statistical Authority, fully respecting the UN Fundamental Principles governing the production of official statistics and more specifically the principle on equal access to statistical information, cooperated, for the first time in 2016, with the Center for Education and Rehabilitation for the Blind (C.E.R.B.) and the Centre for Guide Dogs of Greece in a series of events. The activities which were hosted at the stand of ELSTAT included:

• Presentation of a children book by its author, MrsGiotaAlexandrou (Saturday 17 and Sunday 18.9.2016, at 11:00 a.m.)

• Demonstration of guide dogs training (Friday 16.9.2016, at 18:00 p.m., Saturday 17.9.2016, at 18:00 p.m. and Sunday 18.9.2016, at 12:00 p.m.)

For more information on the participation of ELSTAT in the 81stTIF click here.