The Regional Statistics Programme is responsible for the compilation, management, and dissemination of statistical information for the Member States of CARICOM. Data are submitted to the Secretariat by the Member States, generally through their National Statistics Office or Central Bank, depending on the nature of the data. In instances where Member States are unable to provide data, reliable third-party sources may be employed.

The data collected serve multiple purposes, including the maintenance of comprehensive databases, the production of statistical reports, and the provision of targeted information for analytical and policy-oriented applications. A key feature of the Regional Statistics Programme is the establishment and maintenance of a central repository. This repository functions as a consolidated hub for statistical data, methodologies, metadata, and publications from all Member States. By providing a single point of access, the repository facilitates the dissemination of harmonised information, promotes transparency, and supports comparative analysis across the Region.

The Programme is guided by the CARICOM Regional Strategy for the Development of Statistics which was endorsed by Heads of Government of CARICOM in July 2018. The overarching theme of the CARICOM RSDS is ‘Building Resilience of the Caribbean Community’. The RSDS sets out five  Strategic Priorities:

1. Standards and Harmonisation
2. Governance
3. Integrated Statistical Systems
4. Innovation
5. Advocacy and Communication