Overview of the Office
A brief description of the office’s purpose, leadership, and operational scope.
Overview of the Office
The Vanuatu Bureau of Statistics (VBOS) is the official national agency responsible for collecting, compiling, analyzing, and disseminating official statistical information for evidence-based decision-making across all sectors of government, private industry, and the wider community.
VBOS plays a central role in the National Statistical System (NSS) by coordinating data production, promoting statistical standards, and ensuring the quality, relevance, and timeliness of official statistics.
Mandate
Governed by the Statistics Act to collect, analyze, and publish official statistics.
Coordination
Leads the National Statistical System and promotes standards.
Confidentiality
Protects respondent privacy and data integrity.
Accessibility
Disseminates timely and user-friendly statistics.
Mandate, Vision, Mission
Mandate
VBOS operates under the Statistics Act [CAP 83] to:
- Collect, compile, analyze, and publish statistics on social, economic and demographic matters.
- Coordinate statistical activities across government.
- Promote statistical use in policy and planning.
Vision
“To be the leading provider of trusted and timely statistics for informed decision-making and national development.”
Mission
“To produce and promote quality, relevant, and accessible statistics through innovation, partnerships, and professionalism.”
Core Values
Organisational Structure
Produces data on trade, prices and national accounts.
Contact & Map
Contact Information
📍 Vanuatu Bureau of Statistics, PMB 9019, Port Vila, Vanuatu
📞 (+678) 22110
📧 stats@vbos.gov.vu
🌐 https://vbos.gov.vu
