Official account for Scotland's Census

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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 👇
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
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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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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
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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 👇
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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 retweeted
⌛ 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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📨 Did you know we send out a monthly 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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📣 Have you shared your views on Scotland's 2031 Census? We’re seeking your feedback on topics to include in the questionnaire. If you use census data, tell us by 11 November 👉 bit.ly/Census-Consultation
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📣 Thank you for all responses to Scotland's 2031 Census consultation so far. We're extending the deadline to 11 November to ensure everyone can contribute. Make your views count in shaping the future of the census. Fill in the consultation here 👉 bit.ly/Census-Consultation
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🚨 Final call: Scotland's Census 2031 consultation closes tomorrow, 30 September! 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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