The statement of core purpose is embodied in its Mission Statement:

The Mission of the Central Statistical Office is to facilitate informed decision-making, through the timely provision of a high-quality, relevant, user-oriented and dynamic statistical service, coordinating statistical activities and promoting the adherence to statistical standards.

Its vision articulates:

The Central Statistical Office is the premier information and research institution, committed to being a learning and innovative organization staffed by well motivated personnel and enhanced through continuous quality improvement, to provide timely high quality and relevant goods and services utilizing state of the art technology for customer satisfaction.