FSO's Experimental statistics
Experimental statistics are produced using new methods and/or new data sources and are therefore in line with the FSO’s data innovation strategy and the Confederation's multi-annual programme for federal statistics. This site contains descriptions of the (pilot) projects currently being developed.
By publishing them we can involve users and partners at an early stage for both the development and consolidation of projects.
The aim of these statistical projects is to better meet users’ needs in terms of efficiency, quality and speed. However, these statistics still have the potential to evolve, especially regarding their methodology, which is still being assessed. For this reason they are clearly marked as experimental and carry a logo that can easily be recognised.
NEWS
The aim of this project is to obtain a “household type” variable for all private households in the permanent resident population at the main place of residence.
The Household Budget Survey (HBS) is particularly suited to an in-depth and temporal analysis of the effects of the pandemic, as it is continuous and covers every day of the year.
Through its mortality monitoring, the FSO observes excess mortality, i.e. the weekly number of deaths above the usual value for the season.
OUR TWO APPROACHES
Discover the applications of innovative methods at the FSO and their initial results.
Our pilot projects within FSO’s data innovation strategy.
Experimental statistics in Europe
Various other countries in Europe are developing experimental statistics based on new methods and new data sources. All the countries of the European Statistical System (ESS), which currently propose experimental statistics can be found here.
ESS Experimental statistics
