About

We are the UK’s largest independent producer of official statistics and its recognised national statistical institute. We are responsible for collecting and publishing statistics related to the economy, population and society at national, regional and local levels. We also conduct the census in England and Wales every 10 years.

Our statistics are impartial and free of political control. We are a part of the UK Statistics Authority, a non-ministerial government department that is accountable directly to the UK Parliament. We produces high-quality, independent statistics and data for the public good.

The ONS listens to and works in partnership with our users. We want to develop high-quality statistics for the public good with you.