The ASEAN Community Statistical System (ACSS) Committee is the highest policy making and coordinating body on statistical matters in the ASEAN region. It was formally established in 2011 as a reconstitution of ASEAN Heads of Statistical Offices Meeting (AHSOM). The ACSS Committee shall be responsible for strengthening regional statistical cooperation in support of the ASEAN Community, and provide professional guidance on the production, dissemination and communication of ASEAN statistics.

The ACSS Committee reports to the ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting (AEM), through the Senior Economic Officials Meeting (SEOM), its plans, progress and issues. However, as far as pillar-specific inputs and consultations are needed; the ACSS Committee shall also consult the respective ASEAN bodies

Currently there are seven (7) Working Groups under ACSS Committee, namely:

1. WG on International Merchandise Trade Statistics (WGIMTS)
2. WG on International Investment Statistics (WGIIS);
3. WG on International Trade in Services (WGSITS);
4. WG on Sustainable Development Goals Indicators (WGSDGIs);
5. WG on System National Accounts (WGSNA);
6. WG on Data Sharing, Analysis, Dissemination and Communication Statistics (WGDSA); and
7. ACSS Sub-Committee on Planning and Coordination (SCPC)

More information on the ACSS along with relevant reference documents and publications can be accessed from the ASEANstats website: www.aseanstats.org