The Statistical Center of Iran (abbr.
SCI; Persian: مرکز آمار ایران) is the main organization for statistics in Iran.
SCI was established in 1965 by legislation from the National Consultative Assembly.
SCI is the national body in charge of planning, performing and publishing national statistics on population and housing.
It was also selected as a member in the Governing Council of Statistical Institution for Asia and the Pacific (SIAP) affiliated to ESCAP during 2005-2010.