The International Statistical Institute (ISI)

The International Statistical Institute (ISI) is a non-profit, non-government organization. The ISI, its seven Associations and its organizational members make up the ISI family, with over 4500 members from over 100 countries. Our work and influence within the international statistical community are supported by standing and operational committees, special interest groups and regional networks. We cover a range of statistical areas and interests.

The ISI is unmatched in its global reach among statisticians and those interested in the field of statistics. We are also an association which connects to many international and national organizations, including national statistical societies, with a special focus on organizations in or supporting developing regions of the world. A majority of the world’s central bureaus of statistics and many central banks are represented within the ISI network of institutional and corporate members.

Since 1949 we have had consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC). We provide a welcoming environment for advancing statistical knowledge and learning best practices, for sharing state-of-the-art developments and for creating opportunities to network.

Organization structure
The ISI is led by the ISI Executive Committee (EC) and the Council. The EC and Council report to the ISI members via Annual Reports and during the General Assembly, which meets annually. Individual ISI members constitute the General Assembly, which is responsible for final decisions and approvals such as changes to the Statutes and appointment of the members of the EC.

Mission and objectives
The ISI Mission is to lead, support and promote the understanding, development and good practice of statistics worldwide, by providing the core global network for statistics. This is reflected in our slogan:

Statistical Science for a Better World

Our mission and objectives are supported by Strategic Plans developed every few years by the ISI Executive Committee in consultation with the Council. They focus on the long-term goals of the ISI and on how to realize these goals.