Census & Statistics Branch

Jeyavinthan

Mr. S. Jeyavinthan

Statistician

Introduction

The Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) is the national government agency responsible for collecting, compiling, analyzing, and disseminating official statistics in Sri Lanka. It provides reliable statistical information to support national planning, policy formulation, research, and evidence-based decision-making. The Department operates under the Ministry of Finance and is the country's official authority for census and statistical activities.

District Branches of the Department of Census and Statistics represent the Department at the district level. We coordinate and implement statistical activities within Our respective districts while maintaining close collaboration with Divisional Secretariats, government institutions, private organizations, and the general public.

Main Functions of District Branches

1. Conduct the Population and Housing Census and other national censuses.

2. Carry out household and establishment surveys.

3. Collect, verify, process, and submit statistical data.

4. Compile district-level socio-economic indicators.

5. Publish district statistical information and reports.

6. Coordinate field data collection through Statistical Officers and Enumerators.

7. Provide statistical information to governmment agencies, reseachers, students and the public.

8. Monitor data quality and ensure confidentiality in accordance with the Census Ordinance and Statistics Ordinance.

Major Surveys Conducted

1. Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES)

2. Labour Force Survey (LFS)

3. Agriculture and Industry Surveys

4. Consumer Price Surveys

5. Economic Censuses

6. Population and Housing Census

Vision

To be the leader in the region in producing timely statistical information to achieve the country's development goals.

Mission 

Making Contribution to the Socio-Economic development of the country by providing accurate timely statistics, more effectively by means of new technology, and utilising the service of dedicated staff under strategic leadership to become a prosperous nation in the globalised environment.

Objectives

1. Produce accurate, reliable, and timely official statstics.
 2. Support evidence-based planning and policy decisions.

3. Monitor national development and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

4. Provide statistical services to government institutions, researchers, businesses, and the public.

Staff Details

NoFull Name with TitleDesignation
1 Mr. Sivanantham Jeyavinthan Statistician
2 Mr. Naguleswaran Thileepan Statistical Officer
3 Mr. Senavirathnage Lahiru Prasad Senavirathna Statistical Officer
4 Mrs. Uswatta Liyanage Dulmini Shashika De Silva Development Officer
5 Mrs. Sakilan Sahana Development Officer
6 Mr. Ponnaiah Muthukumar Management Service Officer
7 Mrs. Amirthalingam Anoja Management Service Officer
8 Mr. Thanigasalam Pathmavibushan ICT Assistant
9 Mr. Subramaniyam Jeyaseelan ICT Assistant
10 Mr. Garumuni Pemasiri Sarathchandra Data Entry Operator
11 Mrs. Delpa Godage Pavithra Dilrukshi Data Entry Operator
12 Mr.Bemina Hendilage Samitha Sandakelum Bandara Driver
13 Mr. Arambe Panividakara Gedera Suranga Kumara Jayaweera OES

Contact Information of Statistics Branch

📞 General: 024-2222164