The Turks and Caicos Islands Statistical Authority is the official national statistics office for the Turks and Caicos Islands. It is responsible for the systematic collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination of reliable social, demographic, and economic statistics to support evidence-based decision making by government, businesses, researchers, civil society, and the public

History

Originally established under the Government’s Department of Economic Planning and Statistics, the Statistical Office formally took shape in 1998 after restructured finance functions created space for a dedicated statistics unit. Over time, the statistical function evolved and strengthened to become a standalone institution, reflecting growing demand for high-quality, timely, and comprehensive data about the territory.

Recognizing the need for a more robust, modern and independent statistical framework, in December 2022 the Government passed the Statistics Authority Ordinance, establishing a formal Statistical Authority with enhanced powers, oversight, and a National Statistical Committee to guide its work.

Vision

To be the trusted and authoritative source of high-quality statistical information for the Turks and Caicos Islands—providing data that meets international standards for social and economic analysis, informing transparent, evidence-based public policy and private sector planning.

Mission

To support sustainable development and improve outcomes for our residents by delivering timely, accurate, and accessible statistics. This is done by:

• Coordinating the national statistical system
  
  
• Maintaining rigorous methodological and ethical standards
  
  
• Fostering a consultative, inclusive, and transparent approach to data collection and dissemination
  
  
• Empowering public and private sector decision-makers with the information they need for planning, policy, and accountability

Work

• Collecting and analysing data on a wide range of areas, including population, employment, education, health, crime, tourism, trade, inflation, national accounts, vital statistics, and more.
  
  
• Conducting censuses and surveys, applying international standards and best practices to ensure consistency, comparability, and relevance.
  
  
• Publishing statistical reports and indicators, as well as online data tools and interactive platforms that allow stakeholders to access and use data effectively.
  
  
• Providing statistical training and capacity building within the public sector to improve data literacy, gender-disaggregated statistics, and analytical capabilities.
  
  
• Engaging with regional and international partners to align practices with global standards and to fulfil reporting obligations to organisations such as CARICOM, the Caribbean Development Bank, and the United Nations.

Commitment

• Transparency and accountability: strive to maintain rigorous data quality, adhere to ethical guidelines, and ensure openness in our methods, assumptions, and processes.
  
  
• Client-orientation: committed to meeting the needs of data users—policy makers, researchers, businesses, civil society, and the public—through user-friendly, accessible, and timely statistical releases.
  
  
• Continuous improvement: dedicated to modernizing systems, enhancing staff skills, leveraging technological innovation, and engaging with stakeholders to ensure that the statistical needs of the Turks and Caicos Islands are met now and into the future.