The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) has achieved eight certifications in accordance with the international standards of the ISO organization. These certifications contribute to improving the quality of services provided by GASTAT and enhancing its ability to achieve its objectives. Obtaining these certifications is a culmination of its efforts to raise levels of quality and excellence.  
The certifications obtained by GASTAT are IT Service Management System to improve the quality and efficiency of technical services, Business Continuity Management System to ensure the continuity of operations during crises and emergencies, Enterprise Risk Management Guidelines for systematic risk assessment and mitigation, and Compliance Management System to enhance governance and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.  They also include Project Management Guidelines to improve project success rates and performance measurement, Legal Risk Management Guidelines for evaluating and ensuring compliance with legal risks, Competency Management Guidelines for employee training aligned with GASTAT’s objectives, and Code of Ethics and Conduct Management Guidelines to enhance customer satisfaction and engagement.  
It is noteworthy that these certifications are awarded to organizations that commit to applying a comprehensive set of global standards in laws, policies, and procedures.  

The Vice President of the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), Mr. Mohammed Al-Rshaid, welcomed Mr. Jean-Baptiste, Head of the Regional Economic Department for the Arabian Peninsula at Embassy of France in Abu Dhabi , along with his accompanying delegation, at GASTAT’s headquarters in Riyadh. The meeting aimed to strengthen mutual cooperation between the two parties in the field of statistics. During the discussion, the delegation was briefed on GASTAT's transformation journey, its key activities, and its statistical products.
At the beginning of the meeting, the Vice President of GASTAT welcomed the members of the French delegation, emphasizing that the meeting aligns with efforts to enhance cooperation and exchange expertise in the field of statistical work. Al-Rshaid highlighted GASTAT's efforts in advancing statistical transformation in the Kingdom, including modernizing methodologies for various statistical products, enhancing methods for calculating statistical indicators, and establishing a mechanism to provide an accurate statistical database. This database enables policy formulation and supports decision-makers in formulating development plans across various sectors, contributing to the realization of the goals and objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
For his part, the head of the French delegation, along with his accompanying team, presented an overview of their statistical work and discussed ways to enhance cooperation within the framework of exchanging statistical expertise and knowledge. The meeting was attended by several experts and stakeholders in statistical affairs from both sides.

As part of efforts to enhance joint cooperation in the statistical field and exchange expertise and statistical knowledge between the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) and the Department of Statistics, Dr. Fatimah Al Waef, Director General of Social Statistics, welcomed Dr. Ali Al-Shibl, Deputy Executive Director of the General Population and Housing Census, Director of Operations and Head of the Jordanian Statistical Delegation, at GASTAT’s headquarters in Riyadh.

The visit aimed to gain insights into GASTAT’s experience with the (Saudi Census 2022) and discuss ways to strengthen opportunities for cooperation in statistical fields, along with other topics of mutual interest.

At the beginning of the meeting, Dr. Al-Waif warmly welcomed the Jordanian delegation, commending the fraternal relations between the two countries. She emphasized that this meeting falls within the framework of enhancing these relations and exchanging expertise in the field of statistical work. Dr. Al-Waif highlighted GASTAT's efforts in Saudi Arabia's statistical transformation, including updating methodologies for various statistical products, developing methods for calculating statistical indicators, and creating an accurate statistical database to support policymaking and decision-makers in developing developmental plans for various sectors, aligned with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

On his part, Dr. Ali Al-Shibl, head of the Jordanian delegation, expressed his gratitude and appreciation to GASTAT for hosting this visit and the efforts made. He also commended the warm reception and hospitality, emphasizing the delegation’s eagerness to benefit from Saudi Arabia's pioneering experience in the population census. Dr. Al-Shibl praised the progress and rapid development in the statistical field in Saudi Arabia as part of the ongoing statistical transformation and expressed his desire, along with the accompanying delegation, to develop joint statistical cooperation and strengthen ties to further benefit from Saudi Arabia's experience in enhancing statistical work.

The meeting was attended by statistical experts from both sides. The three-day visit took place from November 10–12, 2024, during which the phases of the Saudi Census 2022 project were reviewed. The discussions included the statistical standards and methodologies applied, the mechanisms and procedures of self-enumeration used, as well as various aspects of statistical work, including data collection, analysis, processing, storing , and publication methods.

At the conclusion of the visit, the Jordanian side expressed a strong desire to enhance the partnership between the two sides in all aspects of statistical work, aiming to exchange expertise and statistical knowledge between the two countries. The Saudi side reiterated its full commitment to providing necessary support to the Kingdom of Jordan in the field of census and other diverse areas of statistical work.

The General Authority for Statistics announced today the results of the Household Environment Statistics Publication 2023  in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The results indicated that bottled water is the primary source of drinking water used by households in Saudi Arabia, with a reliance rate of 57.24%. This is followed by public network water at 23.56%, tanker water at 18.60%, and other sources at 0.60%.
Based on the publication, the percentage of households showing interest in environmental topics reached 87.98%, while 3.94% indicate a lack of interest, and 8.08% are neutral toward environmental topics. The results also showed that 33.48% of households use electrical devices or tools to conserve water, while 66.52% of households do not use water conservation devices or tools.

The results indicated that 47.34% of households complain about visual pollution, 43.33% suffer from noise pollution, and 38.10% experience air pollution. Meanwhile, 6.56% of households reported being bothered by light pollution. 99.44% of total households dispose of household waste in public waste containers, while 0.38% of households burn their waste, 0.02% bury it, and 0.17% use other disposal methods.

The results demonstrated that 60.08% of households have a first aid kit, 40.57% have a fire extinguisher, and 16.84% have fire alarm systems. The results also showed that 17.51% of households have trees at their homes, 7.32% have palm trees, 5.47% have bougainvillea trees, 4.31% have Indian jasmine, and 2.70% have Sidr trees.
The Household Environment Statistics Publication is based on the data of the Household Environment Survey conducted by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), by collecting data through CATI for a sample covering all regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Data was also collected from the sources of administrative records from relevant entities. The survey aims to fulfill the requirements of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) indicators, in addition to providing indicators that support decision-makers and strategic planning.