Established in 1885, the International Statistical Institute (ISI) is one of the oldest scientific associations operating in the modern world. Its success can be attributed to the worldwide demand for professional statistical information, its leadership in the development of statistical methods and their application, and in the collective dedication of its members.
Its influence can be seen in the improvements in information and analysis throughout the economic, social, biological and industrial sectors. Its industrial influence is evidenced in advanced statistical practices, resulting in improved quality assurance. The ISI is also proud of its continuing support of statistical progress in the developing world.
The Institute’s activities are funded by grants from intergovernmental organisations, governments, local authorities, foundations, private businesses and others.
The ISI is composed of more than 2,000 elected members who are internationally recognised as the definitive leaders in the field of statistics. Its membership crosses all borders, and is drawn from over 130 countries. This reservoir of expertise is supplemented by approximately 3,000 additional individual members of the Institute’s specialised sections:
Its Permanent Office is situated in The Hague, Netherlands, where it is incorporated. The Institute has consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
The ISI is especially renowned for its biennial meetings in which the entire membership congregates to exchange ideas, develop new links and discuss current trends and developments in the statistical world.
Further information on the ISI is available on the ISI web site.
