Our statistics

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) produces an array of statistics providing a window on the state of the society and the economy across the United Kingdom.

Among the key statistics ONS is responsible for are:

  • the National Accounts
    • balance of payments
    • short-term output indicators
  • the census
  • labour market statistics - jobs and employment 
  • population and demography data including emigration and migration 
  • economic and social surveys
    • the Consumer Prices index (CPI) and the Retail Prices Index (RPI)
    • social and vital statistics including those on health and education 
    • employment, hours and earnings
  • regional and neighbourhood statistics
  • the analysis and reporting of social and economic data, including measuring of government activity


 

  • How they are produced

    Overview of the teams behind the statistics, including information on surveys, recipients, businesses and the Census

  • What they are used for

    How our statistics are used by all areas of government and society.

  • The value of statistics to society

    Explanations via bullet points of how society uses official statistics and who they are important to.

  • Publications

    Deals with the various ONS publications on both print and web. Includes histories of publications and details of what they contain.