Take part in the 7th edition of the Statistics Competition
📣 You are a teacher in the third grade of secondary education? Then take this unique opportunity to explore the world of statistics, data and critical thinking together with your students!
📅 Registration is possible as of 22 September via www.statisticscompetition.be
📌 What is it?
The Statistics Competition is an online team competition (1 to 3 students per team), exclusively for students in the third grade of secondary education. The Competition stimulates both analytical and creative skills using real statistical data.
🕒 When?
The competition will run from November 2025 to May 2026, with specific assignments in November 2025 and January/February 2026.
New this year: an adapted calendar with longer deadlines, so that schools and students have sufficient time to participate.
🧠 How does it work?
The Competition consists of two rounds:
- Online test (November 2025)
A test on knowledge, critical thinking and analytical skills.
➤ New! Choose between two options:- Option π (pi) – your students have 5 or more hours of maths per week
- Option σ (sigma) – your students have less than 5 hours of maths per week
- Video assignment (January-February 2026)
Students produce a short video about a statistical topic. Here we test communication skills, creativity, data interpretation and research skills.
💬 In May 2026, the Belgian winners will automatically compete against teams from more than 20 countries in the European final.
🌍 For who?
The Statistics Competition is organised throughout Belgium in French, Dutch and German.
👩🏫 Your role as a teacher:
- ✅ Register your team(s) before Friday 17 October 2025.
- ✅ Be the contact person for our communication.
- ✅ Guide the teams and give them feedback.
Tip: Teachers of any subject can supervise. Feel free to collaborate with colleagues for an interdisciplinary approach!
🏆 What is there to win?
- A trophy for the winning team
- Gift vouchers for the students
- And who knows...an invitation to the European award ceremony!
So be quick!
📅 Registration is possible as of Monday 22 September 2025 via www.statisticscompetition.be
📦 Promotional material will be sent to your school automatically. Do you want more material? Contact us.
Do you still have questions? Contact us via statolympiade@economie.fgov.be