From the National Records of Scotland (www.nrscotland.gov.uk)
National Records of Scotland (NRS) has recommended a mandatory questionnaire-based census for Scotland in 2031.
This recommendation has been made to Scottish Ministers on behalf of the Registrar General for Scotland and has been accepted in principle with further detailed plans to follow.
Census data is vital for gathering a vast range of information about Scotland’s people which local and central government, the NHS and a range of other service providers and data users need. The 2022 census generated over a billion statistics including education, transport, religion, migration, and national identity.
Alison Byrne, NRS Chief Executive, said: "No other survey provides the richness and range of information that the census does, enabling governments and other public bodies to plan the services we all rely on, and telling the story of Scotland's people for generations to come.
“We look forward to hearing from data users across Scotland in the coming months. Their responses will help us to understand the best way to meet their needs as we plan for a 2031 census.”
The recommendation is for the census to be held at the same time as censuses in the rest of the UK. As with previous censuses NRS will work closely with other UK statistical bodies on the design and build of the census.
For further details, including how to participate in the census consultation (open until Autumn 2025), please visit https://www.scotlandscensus.gov.uk/about/scotlands-census-2031/.
Chris
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