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Portal Geostatystyczny – nowoczesne narzędzie statystyki publicznej
Geostatistical Portal – a modern tool of the public statistics

Author(s): Janusz Dygaszewicz, Agnieszka Nowakowska
Subject(s): ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Główny Urząd Statystyczny
Keywords: Geostatistical Portal; public statistics

Summary/Abstract: The Geostatistical Portal allows quick and easy access to the statistical information obtained from censuses in 2010 and 2011 as well as data from Local Data Bank (BDL). It is used for spatial presentation of Poland's largest information resource and allows to publish aggregated statistical data in the form of various spatial analysis. Based on the results of recent censuses, it is possible to generate more than 2,550 cartograms and carto-diagrams grouped in 18 main topics, while BDL contains data categorized into 28 main topics for annual data and 7 main topics for short-term data. The portal is helpful in making strategic decisions at every level of management. It is aimed at people who use statistical data, including those in public administration, businesses, individuals and research institutions.

  • Issue Year: 60/2015
  • Issue No: 09
  • Page Range: 14-22
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Polish