Article 36. Publication of official statistics

Official statistics shall be published in order to analyze and assess the socio-economic development of the country and to conduct research work, as well as to inform the public, ensure the rights and legitimate interests of users of official statistics.

Official statistics shall be published in full compliance with the key principles of official statistics, as well as by ensuring the confidentiality of individual statistical data and providing equal access to all.

Producers of official statistics shall be obliged to publish official statistics within the time-frame stipulated by the statistical program and the calendar for the publication of official statistics.

Official statistical data containing state secrets and other secrets protected by law shall not be published and shall be made available in accordance with the procedure established by law.

The public shall be informed of any change in the date of publication of official statistics prior to the scheduled publication date.

Official statistics shall be published along with metadata and explanatory notes. Access to official statistics shall be provided by publishing them on official websites of producers of official statistics and in the media.

Producers of official statistics shall have the right to provide – upon request from users of official statistics – statistical data, printed publications, and other materials subjected to additional processing on a fee basis.

When publishing preliminary statistical data that is subject to further revision, it shall be indicated as preliminary.

Information about amendments caused by changes in statistical methodologies shall be published in advance on the official website of producers of official statistics in order to inform the public about them.