@Scotscensus

Official account for Scotland's Census

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scotlandscensus.gov.uk
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Investigate microdata from Scotland’s Census 2022. 1% sample for teaching 5% sample for research All anonymised, with robust data security. Census microdata opens up new possibilities for research and education across Scotland. Find out more 👉bit.ly/Microdata-2022
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Have you signed up to our newsletter? Subscribe to receive the latest news about Scotland’s Census, straight to your inbox. Contact us to sign up 👉scotlandscensus.gov.uk/conta…
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We had more than 300 responses to our consultation on topics for the 2031 census. We’re taking forward five topics for further exploration. Read the report bit.ly/TopicFindings
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Want to find out how many people live in your town, which areas of the country people work in or what life expectancy is in your area? Search by postcode, town name or council area 👉scotlandscensus.gov.uk
An interactive census map showing an area of the Scottish borders. Specifically, it shows the number of people in that area aged 16 and over who are in part time employment.

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Scotland’s Census is the official count of every person and household in the country. The census helps to build up a picture of the population - where people live and work, and what their needs are likely to be in future. Find out more 👉bit.ly/NRSWhatCensus
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We welcome the final assessment from @StatsRegulation for Scotland’s Census 2022 👇
NRS CEO Alison Byrne OBE said: “This is a significant milestone for Scotland’s Census 2022. Census data is critical to the provision and planning of vital public services and as such it must be produced to high standards. This validation from the Office of the Statistics Regulator is testament to the skilled work carried out by colleagues throughout the census cycle including preparing data for release and sharing it as widely as possible. I am grateful to all who worked on the census within NRS and beyond. An undertaking that involves the whole country takes an enormous effort and we could not do this without partners across a wide range of organisations and communities. We will take the learning from Scotland’s Census 2022 into the new programme for 2031.”

ALT NRS CEO Alison Byrne OBE said: “This is a significant milestone for Scotland’s Census 2022. Census data is critical to the provision and planning of vital public services and as such it must be produced to high standards. This validation from the Office of the Statistics Regulator is testament to the skilled work carried out by colleagues throughout the census cycle including preparing data for release and sharing it as widely as possible. I am grateful to all who worked on the census within NRS and beyond. An undertaking that involves the whole country takes an enormous effort and we could not do this without partners across a wide range of organisations and communities. We will take the learning from Scotland’s Census 2022 into the new programme for 2031.”

Office for Statistics Regulation
@StatsRegulationMay 19
Today OSR published its final assessment report for the 2022 Census in Scotland, confirming the status of the census outputs as accredited official statistics👇 osr.statisticsauthority.gov.…
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Microdata from Scotland’s Census 2022 is now available, giving researchers deeper insight into Scotland’s population. Approved researchers can access 10% anonymous sample files with person- and household-level data. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/Microdata-2022
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Kinship care statistics have been published by @scotgov, using data from Scotland's Census 2022. The statistics shine a light on children looked after by extended family or close friends when they cannot remain with their birth parents. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/KinshipStats

Kinship Care Statistics

Kinship Care Statistics

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📨 Have you signed up to our newsletter? Subscribe to receive the latest news about Scotland’s Census straight to your inbox. Contact us to sign up ▶️ bit.ly/ScotCensusContact
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We’ve published more information about our plans for Scotland’s Census 2031. It sets out our objectives, how we’re designing the census, and working in partnership with other statistical agencies – and how you can get involved. Read more here 👉 bit.ly/Scot-Census-2031
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📣 We’ll be conducting a census test in March 2027 as part of our preparations for Scotland’s Census 2031. Around 12,000 households and student accommodation in areas of Glasgow will take part. It will help us test how communities engage with the census. 👉bit.ly/census-test-2027
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Scotland's Census retweeted
NatRecordsScot
@NatRecordsScotJan 21
Want to find out how many people live in your town, which areas of the country people work in or what life expectancy is in your area? Investigate census data online with tools, flexible tables and maps 👉scotlandscensus.gov.uk
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Season's Greetings to all our followers! ✨ Thank you for your continued engagement with Scotland’s Census throughout 2025. We’ll be back in January with more census updates and insights.
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📊 NEW: Census research samples available now ➡️ 1% sample for teaching ➡️ 5% sample for research All anonymised with robust data security. Opening up new possibilities for research and education across Scotland. Learn more: bit.ly/CensusMicro

Microdata

Access small samples of entire household and individual data from the 2011 census.

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⌛️ Reminder: Share your feedback to improve the collection of UK-wide ethnicity data. Complete this @UKGSS consultation by 4 February 2026 👇
GSS@UKGSS28 Oct 2025
The UK-wide GSS ethnicity harmonisation consultation is now open. We’re inviting views on how ethnicity data is collected across government to improve quality and consistency of ethnicity data. The consultation is open until 4 February 2026: consultations.ons.gov.uk/har…
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Thank you to everyone who completed our topic consultation on Scotland's Census 2031. Your feedback will help us shape the content of the next census. We'll publish our analysis by spring 2026. Find out more about our next steps 👉 bit.ly/ScotCensusNextSteps
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🚨 Final call: Scotland's Census 2031 consultation closes tomorrow, 11 November. This is your last chance to tell us which topics you would like to see in the questionnaire. Have your say now ▶️ bit.ly/Census-Consultation
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Scotland's Census@Scotscensus4 Nov 2025
⌛ One week left to fill in our census consultation! Time is running out to share your views on Scotland's next census. If you use census data in your work, complete our consultation by 11 November 👉 bit.ly/Census-Consultation
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⌛ One week left to fill in our census consultation! Time is running out to share your views on Scotland's next census. If you use census data in your work, complete our consultation by 11 November 👉 bit.ly/Census-Consultation
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⏰ Two weeks left to have your say on Scotland's Census 2031! The consultation closes on 11 November. If census data matters to your work, make your voice heard ▶️ bit.ly/Census-Consultation
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