The Argentinian National Institute of Statistics and Census

The Argentinian National Institute of Statistics and Census (INDEC) is the government body responsible for producing the country's official statistical information. It designs and carries out national censuses, household surveys, and economic indicators that inform policy and planning. Its outputs include data on population, labor, inflation, gross domestic product, and social conditions. These statistics are used by federal and provincial ministries, academic researchers, businesses, and the general public. By providing timely and reliable figures, INDEC supports evidence‑based decision making across multiple sectors.

INDEC operates from its headquarters in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and its work extends throughout the national territory. The institute is recognized for its technical expertise in survey methodology, data processing, and statistical analysis, which distinguishes it within the public sector. Its role as the sole producer of official statistics gives it a regulatory function over the quality and dissemination of data produced by other entities. In December 2022, the organization experienced a cyber incident in which a virus compromised a hosting server and user validation system, leading to temporary website outage and precautionary server disconnections. Despite the disruption, INDEC restored services after security testing and continued its mandate of delivering statistical information to the country.