Today UK Statistics Authority has recommended the Government commissions a mandatory whole population census of England and Wales in 2031. Subject to Government approval, this will be supported by the growing power of admin data we use across population & migration statistics.

Use our new interactive to find out: · How is the population of your area projected to change over time? · What is projected to cause population change in your area? · How is the age profile for your area projected to change? Explore your local area ➡️ ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulati…

A reminder on #WorldPopulationDay2025 that the ONS produces a wealth of statistics relating to the population of the UK. Find them at ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulati…

Today, the Government has commissioned the Office for National Statistics to conduct a mandatory, questionnaire-based, whole-population census of England and Wales in 2031. Commenting on the decision, Acting National Statistician Emma Rourke said: (quote 1 of 2) 💬

🚨 Exciting news! We're welcoming four brilliant new trustees to our board 👏 🌟 Dipesh Patel 🌟 Karolina Joynathsing 🌟 John Ball 🌟 Mary Gregory Their expertise will help us improve numeracy in the UK: 🔗 Find out more: nationalnumeracy.org.uk/news/welcoming…

📊 Population stats are more than just numbers—they shape decisions that impact us all. Rich Pereira shares how Office for National Statistics (ONS) is listening, learning & responding to users to make stats that really work for everyone. 🔗 Read the blog: blog.ons.gov.uk/2025/07/21/mor…

Statistically Speaking is BACK! 🎧 Migration: The needle in the data haystack With millions crossing UK borders each year, Office for National Statistics (ONS) experts and guests unpack how migration is really measured and why it matters. 🎙️ Listen: traffic.libsyn.com/3470c01f-d2e6-…

Latest mid-year population estimates out today! 👇

Where are numbers hiding in your house? 🕵️‍♀️ As #parents and #carers, it can be hard to think of ways to make numbers fun and relevant. That's why our Family Maths Toolkit has lots of ideas to help 💡 🔗ow.ly/tcfl50WF8Lo #WednesdayMotivation

Gross Domestic Product – better known as ‘GDP’ – often makes the news, but behind the headlines are stories about industries, regions and communities. Join our next webinar to learn what it can tell us about the economy. ⏱️ Mon 8 Sep | 4-5pm Sign up 👇 blog.ons.gov.uk/2025/08/29/gro…

📊 The ONS Data Challenge 2025 gives students aged 16-18 the chance to work hands-on with real #data and learn important skills for the future. Teachers can register for packs to bring the challenge into classrooms. Entries close November 7. More here 👇 fenews.co.uk/education/ons-…

If you know any students aged 16-18 with an interest in working with real data to try and solve problems then take a look at this challenge from ONS!

The population of the UK continued to grow in the year to mid-2024, reaching an estimated 69.3 million people (69,281,400), up 1.1% (755,300) from mid-2023. This growth represents the second-largest annual numerical increase for over 75 years. ➡️ ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulati…

We’ve published population estimates by marital status and living arrangements, England and Wales: 2024 ➡️ ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulati…

Today marks the start of #numberconfidenceweek. This year’s theme is “Money Matters”, with a different focus each day, including an online school assembly on Wednesday! Take a look at the National Numeracy website for more details.

We've published our latest update on population and migration statistics, take a look via the link here! 👇ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulati…