CSO Data Strategy 2026

23 January 2026

On Thursday 22nd January the Central Statistics Office (CSO) published their CSO Data Strategy 2026.

The Data Strategy sets out how the CSO will continue to evolve as a trusted leader in Ireland’s data system while ensuring that Official Statistics remain independent, relevant, and capable of meeting the data needs of a rapidly changing world. It has been developed based on an assessment of internal and external trends and details a new National Data Model designed to support a more effective and transparent national data infrastructure which harnesses data as a national resource. The approach to achieve this is based on CSO core values and principles and sets out the key actions required to deliver this across the Civil and Public Service. 

The Data Strategy is available on the CSO website. Please note there is an option to print a PDF version of the Data Strategy in the Related section of the website.

Any further queries can be sent to NDI@cso.ie

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