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Department of Census and Statistics - Sri Lanka

Visit the Web Site: http://www.statistics.gov.lk

Address: Department of Census and Statistics
P O Box 563,
Colombo,
Sri Lanka

The mission of the DCS is to collect, compile and disseminate relevant, reliable and up-to-date statistical information required to plan a better future for our country and the people of Sri Lanka, to monitor the progress of development and other Socio - economic activities and to measure the impact of various governmental policies on the economy of our country and the living standards of the people.

The Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) is the central statistical agency in Sri Lanka, which is responsible for collection, compilation, analysis and dissemination of all statistical data needed for planning, policy formulation and to monitor the progress of various development activities and also to measure the impact of various governmental policies. It is also charged with the function of providing trained professional staff to all government agencies undertaking various statistical activities.

Key Responsibilities

* DCS functions under the two ordinances namely the Census Ordinance, and the Statistics Ordinance.
* DCS is entrusted with taking of all censuses and sample surveys relating to the socio-economic conditions of the people of Sri Lanka.

Structure and Staff

DCS has a staff of 1200 working in the Head Office divisions, Branch offices, statutory bodies, and in the District Kachcheries. Staff has also been posted to Provincial Councils. DCS has 18 Head Office divisions, 54 Branch offices in different Ministries, Departments and Statutory bodies. It has 25 District offices located in the respective District Secretariats (Kachcheries). In addition 24 Statistical Officers provide technical services to the Provincial Administration.

Category : Government Departments News & Information
Tags: Statistician, Census, Statistics, Sri Lanka Statistician
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