STATEC

An institute at the heart of public and economic action

STATEC is the National Institute of statistics and economic studies of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. STATEC is an administration placed under the authority of the Ministry of the Economy. It is professionally and scientifically independent, i.e. it sets its own work program in accordance with national and European statistical legislation, produces and disseminates data in complete neutrality.

STATEC is committed to produce statistics, analyses and studies giving a detailed, reliable and objective image of the society of Luxembourg. With over 200 employees, STATEC coordinates the national statistical system and represents it at international level.

STATEC's missions

STATEC's missions are to provide the public and private decision-makers as well as the citizens with high quality statistical information. The law of 10 July 2011 (Pdf, 232 Kb) on the organisation of the National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies specifies these missions.

Governance

In accordance with the law of 10 July 2011 on the organisation of the National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies, STATEC is headed by a director, assisted by a deputy director.

Tom Haas took up his position as Director of STATEC on 26 October 2024. With 15 years of experience at the Institute prior to his appointment as Director, particularly in the field of data analysis, synthesis and evaluation of measures, Tom Haas successively held the positions of Head of the “Modelling and Forecasting” Unit in 2020 and Head of the Departmwnt 'Economic Situation, Modelling and Forecasting" in 2023, thus joining the STATEC Management Committee. 

John Haas has been Deputy Director of STATEC since early May 2017. Having joined STATEC in 1991, he worked on Luxembourg's national accounts for 27 years and successively held the positions of Head of the National Accounts Unit and then Head of the Macroeconomic Statistics Department.

In order to enhance consistency and efficiency, the Directorate now brings together all administrative functions – General Secretariat, Human Resources, Budget, Infrastructure and Logistics, Project Management, Communication and External Relations – at both national and international level. This cross-functional organisation ensures the smooth implementation of decisions, promotes internal synergies and provides full support to the statistical production and analysis teams. It is part of a governance structure based on a clear strategic vision, an agile structure and collective intelligence mobilised in the service of modern, reliable and forward-looking public statistics. (Organisation chart (Pdf, 233 Kb))

Serving society and its stakeholders

Together with STATEC Research (ASBL), STATEC employs more than 213 people of 14 different nationalities and around 50 consultants ("external experts"). The administration offers varied and stimulating work for a wide range of profiles: STATEC recruits not only statisticians, but also economists, mathematicians, sociologists, computer scientists, communications professionals, human resources and financial management experts, etc.

Security policy

In the context of its activities, security in the collection, processing, storage and distribution of information is a key issue in terms of confidentiality, integrity, availability and traceability. STATEC may be a target for cyber-attacks due to its role as a public entity, the type of information it publishes and its target audience. Moreover, in a global environment of increased digitization, interconnections and subcontracting, vulnerabilities may appear that could compromise information security.

Finally, STATEC also has a security obligation under legal frameworks and regulations aimed at protecting personal data such as the ESS IT Security framework which is designed to increase trust between members of the European statistical system (ESS) by defining rules and standards for the management, exchange and storing of confidential information within the ESS.

It is therefore essential to define the security principles, objectives and regulations as well as the management system governing information security within STATEC, which is achieved via this information security policy and all related documentation. STATEC started a project in 2017 to reach a higher level of conformity to the ESS IT Security framework with EU funding over a 3 year period and is now certified.

• STATEC Information Security Policy (Pdf, 908 Ko)

TWIST: STATEC's new headquarters

STATEC's new ‘Twist’ headquarters, inaugurated in September 2024, embodies innovation and sustainability, combining architecture, technology, well-being and respect for the environment. Every architectural detail, such as the large windows, the abundance of daylight and the use of natural materials like terracotta and wood, has been carefully thought out to create an ergonomic, comfortable and stimulating working environment. Designed to meet the requirements of a modern statistical office, the building encourages exchanges and meetings, with collaborative spaces, flexible meeting rooms, a logistics centre and state-of-the-art equipment for hybrid working. ‘TWIST’ is the first building in Luxembourg to aim for WELL PLATINUM certification, a global standard focused exclusively on health and well-being.

Every aspect of its design aims to reduce the ecological footprint while providing a healthy, eco-responsible living environment. Currently being certified to BREEAM, the leading environmental assessment method, the building is designed to minimise environmental impact, adapt to climate change and reduce carbon emissions.
Information notice (GDPR) - Video surveillance in the Twist building (Pdf, 802 Kb)
Information notice (DDPR) - Parking management for the Twist building  (Pdf, 610 Kb)