The French Statistical Society (SFdS) is a non-profit organization that promotes the development of statistics, as well as a professional body for all kinds of statisticians working in public and private sectors. Founded in 1997, SFdS is the heir of the Société de Statistique de Paris, established in 1860. SFdS is a corporate member of the International Statistical Institute and a founding member of FENStatS-the Federation of European National Statistical Societies.