Central Statistical office, Trinidad & Tobago

The Central Statistical Office of Trinidad and Tobago (CSOTT) is a division of the Ministry of Planning and Sustainable Development charged with the responsibility of taking censuses in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and collecting, compiling, analyzing and publishing statistical information relating to all social and economic activities of the people of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The Central Statistical Office was established in 1952. The main functions of CSOTT are as follows: conducting any census in Trinidad and Tobago; collection, compilation, analysis and publication of statistical information related to all social and economic activities of the people of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago; collaboration with other Government Departments in the collection, compilation, analysis and publication of statistical records of administration; organization of a coordinated scheme of economic and social statistics related to The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The vision of the CSO is to be 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 art technology for customer satisfaction. The mission of the Central Statistical Office is to facilitate informed decision-making, through the timely provision of a quality, relevant, user-oriented and dynamic statistical service, coordinating statistical activities and promoting the adherence to statistical standards.