The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) every year compiles and releases about 240 sets of statistical data covering population, social and economic fields to be released to the general public.

Part of the information is collected regularly by surveyors from the Statistics and Census Service from businesses, households and tourists.

Come rain or shine, the surveyors walk through the streets and alleys to collect information according to the requirements of the survey project.

Surveyors visit different business establishment every month to collect price data for the purpose of compiling the Consumer Price Index, which reflects inflation.

Grocery products are related to thousands of households, and the surveyors carefully record the prices of different commodities.

Surveyors must observe carefully and keep records of each item to collect accurate data.

With a spirit of perseverance, surveyors visit every household selected for the interview and collect information on the employment status of household members for the purpose of compiling data for the labour force index.

Statistical data are obtained from the people and used by the people. Accurate statistics rely on the support and cooperation of respondents.

Surveyors also collect information from tourists on the purpose of visiting Macao, length of stay and consumption expenditure during their visit, to compile visitor-related data.

Surveyors fulfill their mission by conducting every statistical survey to ensure the quality of official statistical data and contribute to the development of the Special Adminitrative Zone.