Inei

INEI, the Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática, is Peru’s national statistics institute. It is a public institution that coordinates the National Statistical System (SNP) and is responsible for producing, validating, and disseminating official statistics for the country. Its mandate covers planning, conducting, and coordinating statistical activities across government to ensure consistent and comparable data.

Core functions include the design and execution of censuses and large-scale surveys, as well as the collection and analysis of demographic, social, and economic indicators. INEI generates data on population and housing, health, education, employment, and various aspects of economic activity. It produces national accounts, price and inflation statistics, and other macroeconomic indicators used by policymakers, researchers, and international organizations. The institute also develops methodological standards, coordinates data collection with regional and local authorities, and promotes statistical literacy and data accessibility.

Data and publications are distributed through INEI’s official channels, including its website and statistical bulletins. The agency provides public access to statistical series, reports, and databases, while adhering to data protection and privacy guidelines. INEI’s work supports government planning, policy evaluation, and international reporting, and it contributes to Peru’s integration with regional and global statistical standards.

Historically, INEI emerged from the consolidation of statistical and informatics functions to unify Peru’s official statistics. It collaborates with diverse public institutions and partners to maintain timely, reliable, and transparent data that inform economic and social decision-making.