For the compilation of statistics data needs to be organised into homogenous groups with common characteristics. Statistical classifications facilitate this; they form the basis for the production of reliable and methodologically sound statistics to inform policymaking.

Following the Labour report, this is the second most recent analytical product resulting from Kiribati’s 2019/20 HIES.

“Finding so much data on this small island country accessible in a single place and so well documented has been an unexpected treasure”, said political economy professor, William Mishler.

Kiribati Census Atlas provides insights into people and housing across the islands.