Statistics
In its statistical work, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) aims to promote the creation and use of internationally comparable, accurate and timely statistical information of relevance in the formulation, follow-up and evaluation of economic, social and environmental development policies in the region. This mission is based on three lines of action: (a) promoting best practices and disseminating internationally comparable methodologies; (b) providing advisory and technical cooperation services to strengthen countries’ technical and institutional capacities in the statistical field and facilitate horizontal cooperation and the sharing of expertise; and (c) carrying out methodological development activities (proposing and adapting indicators).
Activities
Seminario web sobre cuentas nacionales para América Latina y el Caribe: Avances de implementación SCN 2025
La versión 2025 del Seminario anual sobre cuentas nacionales para América Latina y el Caribe, se celebrará de de manera virtual el 28 y 29 de octubre y el 11 y 12 de noviembre de 2025.
Regional annual seminar on household surveys, 2025
ECLAC promotes a regional forum to strengthen household surveys in Latin America and the Caribbean, encouraging the exchange of experiences and the adoption of new methodologies and technologies to improve the quality and comparability of social and economic statistics.
International Webinar on Measuring Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs)
The interregional Webinar, organized by ECLAC within the framework of the DA15 Development Account Project, brings together experts and representatives from different regions to advance the measurement and reduction of illicit financial flows. The initiative seeks to consolidate methodologies, validate national experiences, and strengthen statistical and institutional capacities, in line with indicator 16.4.1 of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Thirteenth meeting of the Statistical Conference of the Americas of ECLAC
The Thirteenth meeting of the Statistical Conference of the Americas of ECLAC will take place in Santiago, from November 25 to 27, 2025.
News
Countries and experts reaffirm commitment to strengthening disaster-related statistics globally
The Fifth Global Expert Forum for Producers and Users of Disaster-related Statistics reaffirmed the commitment of countries and international organizations to strengthen the production, coordination, and use of data to support decision-making in the face of risks and disasters.
Encuentro regional en la CEPAL aborda nuevas directrices para integrar estadísticas de empresas y comercio
Este encuentro representa un paso importante hacia la modernización de los sistemas estadísticos de la región, aportando herramientas para fortalecer la calidad de la información disponible y apoyar la toma de decisiones en favor del desarrollo sostenible, la competitividad y la inclusión.
CEPAL y UNFPA impulsan nuevas herramientas para fortalecer el Portal Geoestadístico del INE de Paraguay
La CEPAL, con el apoyo del UNFPA, brindó asistencia técnica al INE de Paraguay para fortalecer su Portal Geoestadístico, incorporando nuevas herramientas de análisis y visualización de datos, y transfiriendo capacidades al equipo nacional para asegurar su sostenibilidad en el tiempo.
ECLAC provides technical assistance to Mexico to advance in environmental data governance and interoperability
Statistics Division of ECLAC provided technical assistance to Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Mexico, focused on advancing an open data ecosystem that enhances decision-making and sustainable management.
Publication featured
Perceptions of Governability and Governance in Latin America
This edition of ECLAC Statistical Briefings presents an overview of public perceptions and opinions regarding multiple dimensions of governability and governance in 18 countries of Latin America. The…
Data and statistics
Latin America: internal and external demand contribution to gross domestic product growth
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Subsidiary Body
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Regional and global dimensions of the 2030 Agenda for sustentainable development
Forum of the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development.
Projects
Contact
División de Estadísticas
- estadisticas@cepal.org
