The Central Statistical Bureau (hereinafter - the CSB) is a direct administrative institution operating under the supervision of the Ministry of Economics1, and it is the main performer and coordinator of the preparation of official state statistics in the country. The CSB is responsible for the organization of the work of providing official state statistics in Latvia and for the accuracy of the data obtained by compiling the information received from the respondents.
CSB mission
We ensure a reliable, accessible and secure data environment and facilitate data-informed decision-making.
CSB vision
Statistics Latvia is the official statistics authority in Latvia and a driving force behind data-informed decision-making, advancing national development and the benefit of society through high-quality, timely and reliable data.
CSB strategy
CSB goals and tasks
Based on the current situation and the vision of Statistics Latvia, the following strategic objectives have been established:
- high-quality, timely official statistics aligned with international standards, providing a reliable basis for data-informed decision-making at the national, regional and local levels;
- a secure, integrated and efficient national data infrastructure enabling data-informed decision-making in public administration while reducing the administrative burden on respondents.
- To monitor progress towards the strategic objectives and assess their achievement, the following key performance indicators have been established:
- 100% of official statistics published on schedule;
- 50% reduction in the administrative burden on respondents;
- 100% data reusability;
- response to data requests provided within 24 hours;
- national indicators consolidated under the governance of Statistics Latvia.
In order to ensure the preparation of higher quality statistics, the CSB in its activities strives to comply with the European Statistics Code of Practice and continues to implement elements of the quality management system. More information on quality statistics can be found in the "Quality assurance framework".
It is possible to get acquainted with the CSB operation authorization (regulatory enactments) under the section "Legislation".
1 The CSB is under the supervision of the Ministry of Economics.
This form of subordination does not affect the functional independence of the Bureau, because, according to the definition below, which follows the State Administration Structure Law (Article 7), the Ministry of Economics is not entitled to give direct orders to the Bureau regarding statistical production.
Supervision means the rights of higher institutions or officials to examine the lawfulness of decisions taken by lower institutions or officials and to revoke unlawful decisions, as well as to issue an order to take a decision in case of unlawful failure to act.