Regional statistics is one of the strategic development areas of official statistics. The activities undertaken in this area, related to the development of statistics and analyses necessary for making appropriate development decisions and initiatives in regions, are aimed at providing recipients with specialist information and analytical services in this regard.

 Providing professional, reliable and objective statistical information, reflecting the socio-economic situation of region, focused on the needs of recipients, is the main task of Voivodship Centres for Regional Surveys operating in statistical offices.

 As part of its activities, Śląski Centre for Regional Surveys cooperates with:

• local government units,
• government administration at the voivodship level,
• scientific communities,
• business environment,
• school and student environments,
• media and other institutions.