Caribbean Statistics Day, celebrated on October 15, 2025, coincides with the culmination of the 2024-2025 Year of Statistics in CARICOM, marking a dual milestone. This year also commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Standing Committee of Caribbean Statisticians, highlighting the indispensable role of robust data systems in driving development and resilience across the Caribbean Community. CARICOM emphasized that the commemorative year has focused on standardizing and harmonizing statistical practices among member states. Key initiatives, such as the CARICOM Quality Assurance Framework, the CARICOM Code of Good Statistical Practices, and the Generic Statistical Business Process Model, have been successfully integrated into routine operations, streamlining the entire statistical lifecycle from data collection to dissemination. Currently, CARICOM is advancing its twelve-year Regional Strategy for the Development of Statistics, a comprehensive plan designed to fortify statistical infrastructures and ensure policymakers have access to accurate, timely data. Member governments are actively enhancing legal and institutional frameworks, allocating resources to National Statistical Offices, and prioritizing digital transformation to modernize statistical operations. CARICOM underscores the importance of a unified regional approach to address data gaps and elevate standards. On Caribbean Statistics Day, the Community reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening national and regional statistical processes, guided by the theme, “Improving Lives through Statistics: Strengthening and Innovating Together.” This vision reflects the collective aspiration for progress through collaboration and innovation.
CARICOM STATISTICS DAY: Secretary General urges unified approach to regional statistics strategy
