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April 29,2015

Annual Surveys on the Country’s Economic Performance Continues

The Economics and Statistics Office (ESO) is urging local businesses to fill out and return questionnaires

April 27,2015

Merchandise Imports in 2014 Increased to Highest Level in Six Years

The total value of merchandise goods imported into the Cayman Islands in 2014 reached CI$813.3 million,

April 17,2015

Semi-Annual Labour Force Survey Resumes on April 26th

Beginning this year, the Labour Force Survey reverts to its twice- a-year schedule

March 23,2015

Annual Surveys on the Country’s Economic Performance Begin

The annual surveys covering all entities that produce goods and services in the Cayman Islands will commence on March 30, 2015 and end on May 15, 2015.

March 17,2015

Unemployment rate fell to 4.7 percent as Employment Grew in 2014

The overall unemployment rate in the Cayman Islands was 4.7 percent in 2014.

March 11,2015

Average Inflation Rate Up by 1.3% in 2014

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded an average annual inflation rate of 1.3 percent.

March 11,2015

Local Economy on Track to Record Strongest GDP Growth Since 2008

Overall economic activity in the Cayman Islands’ grew by an estimated 2.3 percent in the first nine months of 2014.

January 20,2015

Public Consultation on the Amendments to the Statistics Law (2011 Revision)

In a consultation opening today, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development is proposing changes to the Statistics Law (2011 Revision)

January 07,2015

Household Budget Survey 2015 Starts

The Economics & Statistics Office (ESO) will be conducting the year-long Household Budget Survey (HBS) 2015 starting Sunday January 11, 2015.

December 15,2014

Household Budget Survey Starts in January

Finance and Economic Development Minister Hon. Marco Archer announced the launch of HBS 2015 at a press conference on Friday (12 December 2014).

December 10,2014

Imports Growth Sustained in the Third Quarter

The total value of all merchandise goods imported into the Cayman Islands in the third quarter reached $188.8 million

December 10,2014

Cayman’s Global Transactions Yield Higher Deficits in 2013

The Cayman Islands' Balance of Payments (BOP) Report 2013 was released today.

December 10,2014

GDP grew by 1.4% in 2013 as Most Industries Posted Economic Growth

The GDP estimate for 2013 after adjusting for price increases based on data collected from businesses on the Islands expanded by 1.4 percent.

December 10,2014

Inflation Rate Up by 1.5% in Third Quarter of 2014

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded an increase of 1.5 percent in the quarter ending September 2014 compared to a year ago.

November 11,2014

Public urged to complete MWAC surveys reports Cayman Island ESO

The Minimum Wage Advisory Committee (MWAC) launched its public consultation on 16th October, 2014

October 17,2014

Economic Activity Accelerated in the First Half of 2014

Overall economic activity in the Cayman Islands’ grew by an estimated 2.2% in the first six months of 2014.

October 15,2014

Message from the Secretary-General, Caribbean Community (CARICOM)

ON THE OCCASION OF THE OBSERVANCE OF CARIBBEAN STATISTICS DAY 15 OCTOBER 2014

October 14,2014

Statement on Statistics Week 2014 (October 13-17, 2014)

This week (October 13-17, 2014) is Statistics Week in the Cayman Islands. This is being held in collaboration with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) which is

September 30,2014

Upgraded Labour Force Survey Starts October 5th

The Minister for Finance and Economic Development, Hon. Marco Archer announced today that his Ministry is providing the Economics and Statistics Office (ESO)