ISibalo House - Statistics South Africa

Statistics South Africa operates through ISibalo House in Pretoria, conducting the Census and producing the economic and demographic data that shapes policy and investment decisions across the country. The organisation manages survey work across provinces, processes household and business data, and publishes findings that influence everything from grant allocation to infrastructure planning. This work involves coordinating fieldworkers, managing databases, and ensuring the accuracy of information on which government and private sector rely. The statistical evidence produced here informs responses to unemployment, poverty, inequality, and service delivery priorities—making the day-to-day collection and analysis of South African population and economic data a foundational function.