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Introduction
1.1 Background
Statistical data, especially indicators have played very important
roles and been needed by policy makers for evidence-based plans and
policies, including monitoring and evaluating those plans and policies. The
National Statistical Office, therefore, compiles the social indicators which
normally could be used to measure and follow the impacts of social situation
of the country.
1.2 Objectives
The objectives of this booklet are as follows :
 To study and compile the social statistic indicators of the
country, such as Population and Housing, Labor Force,
Education, Health and Other Social Statistics.
 To monitor and evaluate plans and policies on social.
 To study trends of social situations.