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Local inflation projected to rise to 5.3% this year

Projections by the Economics and Statistics Office indicate that inflation in 2026 is expected to rise to 5.3%, more than four times higher than last year.

Consumer Price Index survey of residents in rental housing under way

The Economics and Statistics Office started a survey on Tuesday, 24th Feb., which aims to collect data from residents of the Cayman Islands who live in rental properties.

Don’t run from survey interviewers, urges ESO

Interviewers from the Economics and Statistics Office are collecting information for the Fall Labour Force Survey and Quality of Life Survey.
Inflation rose in part from communications costs

Consumer prices up slightly in second quarter

Inflation in Cayman ticked up slightly in the second quarter on rising costs in communications and education, according to the latest data from the Economics and Statistics Office.

Gross domestic happiness? New research measures ‘success’ differently

It's often said that money can't buy happiness, yet for decades Cayman has measured its success in dollars and cents. That's about to change.

Caymanian unemployment rate rises to 5%

The unemployment rate among Caymanians has risen to 5%, with 1,143 locals out of work, according to the most recent data released by the government's Economic and Statistics Office.
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Tourism recovery helped economy grow 4% in first 9 months of 2023

The economy grew by 4% over the first nine months of 2023, compared with the same period of 2022, according to a government report.

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