National Accounts Statistics

Source details

Start date	End date	Location	Delivery Method	Session No.	Primary & (Interpretation) language	Apply
November 16, 2026	November 20, 2026	Colombo, Sri Lanka	In-person Training	SA 26.47	English	Apply online by October 6, 2026

Training Program that covers theoretical and practical aspects in the compilation of national accounts statistics based on the conceptual framework of the System of National Accounts, 2008 (2008 SNA).
Consists of lectures covering methodological and compilation issues and workshops with practical exercises in compiling the accounts.
Main aim: train participants in the compilation of GDP both at current prices and in volume terms using the production and expenditure approaches.
Coverage includes: transactions, other economic flows, stocks, institutional units, and product classifications.
Includes a session on the key updates in the 2025 SNA.
Participants are encouraged to share their country's experiences on data collection and compilation.

(i) the production account and the measurement of output, intermediate consumption, and value added; valuation issues;
(ii) source data collection and the estimation of value added for specific industries;
(iii) deriving volume measures of value added; and
(iv) specific issues related to goods and services transactions, including developing a supply and use framework; inventory valuation adjustment; and measuring consumption of fixed capital;
(v) covering the non-observed economy.

Target Audience:
- Compilers of national accounts statistics employed by the agencies responsible for compiling the data.
Qualifications:
- Participants should have a degree in economics or statistics or equivalent experience.

Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to:

Understand the main concepts and definitions of the 2008 SNA.
Describe the compilation of GDP using production, expenditure, and income approaches.
Discuss the importance of price and volume measures in the national accounts.
Explain the value of high-quality national accounts statistics to policy makers and other decision-makers.