About Us

This Division is responsible for the compilation of the monthly Consumer Price index (CPI), which is the official measure of inflation. It also compiles the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), which refers to a family of indices. The Industrial Producer Price Index measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers of goods. The other four wholesale price index series incorporate imported and home produced goods sold by manufacturers and wholesale outlets.

The Division is organised into the following Sections:

Consumer Prices

This Section is responsible for the calculation of the monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the EU Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP).

Wholesale Prices

This Section is responsible for the compilation of the monthly Wholesale Price Index (WPI).

Household Budget Survey

This Section organised and processed the 1999-2000 survey which covered almost 8,000 households and involved the collection of very detailed information on household income and expenditure.