NSO

The National Statistical Office of Malawi is the main government department responsible for the collection and dissemination of official statistics. With headquarters based in Zomba, our 300 employees operate under the 2013 Statistics Act. The NSO also has regional offices in the major urban centres of Lilongwe, Mzuzu, and Blantyre. Many of the NSO's statistical products may be obtained at these offices as well as the headquarters in Zomba.

Vision To be a highly reputable and reliable statistical office.

Mission To provide high quality and timely statistical information through carrying out of censuses and surveys, setting statistical standards and promote dissemination and use of statistics for policy formulation, decision making, research, transparency, and general public awareness