Census 2031
- Date
- 28th May 2026 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
- Venue
- Online
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About this event
Office for National Statistics (ONS), National Records of Scotland (NRS), Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) and Government Statistical Service (GSS)
The Census underpins some of the UK’s most important statistics – but the way it is delivered must continue to evolve.
In this session, colleagues involved in planning Census 2031 will explore what the next census could look like and why it matters for analysts across government. You’ll hear about the strategic questions shaping Census 2031, the opportunities and challenges of using new data sources and methods, and how choices made now will affect the quality, usability and trustworthiness of population statistics for years to come.
The session will focus on why Census 2031 is relevant far beyond the census community, highlighting implications for policy analysis, service planning, and evidence‑based decision making across government.