The Statistical Institute of Jamaica is an agency of the Ministry of Finance and Planning.
 
The main functions of the Institute are:

•     to collect, compile, analyse, abstract and publish statistical information relating to the commercial, industrial, social, economic and general activities and condition of the people;
•     to collaborate with public agencies in the collection, compilation and publication of statistical information including statistical information derived from the activities of such agencies;
•     to take any census in Jamaica; and
•     generally to promote and develop integrated social and economic statistics pertaining to Jamaica and to co-ordinate programmes for the integration of such statistics, in accordance with the provisions of this Act.

Vision
To be a learning organization that is on the cutting edge of Information and Technology and is responsive to the needs of our clients.

Mission
To provide relevant, timely and accurate statistical information and technical services, consistent with international standards, to national and international clients.