Core Functions

1. Data Collection - collects accurate primary and secondary data in a timely and efficient manner.

2. Data Processing - transforms raw data into information.

3. Analysis of data - analysis and evaluation of statistical data.

4. Dissemination of data - Provision of publications and information to a wide range of users.

5. Improvement and Development of Products - conducts methodological revisions of existing products and development of new products.

6. Consultancy - provides technical assistance in:

1. sample design and conduct of surveys;
2. provision of geographic information services.

Divisions of the Central Statistical Office

The Central Statistical Office is organized along the following functional lines.

1. Agriculture Statistics and Printery

2. Population, Vital Statistics, Publications and Library

3. National Accounts

4. Economic Statistics

5. Census and Surveys

6. Temporary Census Planning Unit

7. Computer Operations and Systems Development

8. Administration and Accounts

Staffing - Professional, Technical and Administrative Staff

The Permanent Establishment of the CSO has Three Hundred and Fifty-four (354) staff members which is comprised as follows:-

In addition, there is a Temporary Census Planning Unit set up to conduct the 2000 Population and Housing Census and process the data collected. This began in 2000 and will continue until the end of 2003.

It consists of the following staff: