Our work

The work carried out by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) affects everyone in the UK. It informs the development of social and economic policy and makes headline news on a daily basis.

Our statistics and analyses cover all aspects of life in the UK today, so the work is always challenging and diverse. ONS produces statistics on a wide range of topics covering the economy and society, bringing local, regional, national and international dimensions to the work.

ONS produces the following statistics and analyses:

Census
Population Estimates
Population Trends
Economic Trends
Social Trends
Neighbourhood Statistics (NeSS)
Regional Trends
Health Statistics
Index of Production and Services
The Annual Business Inquiry (ABI)
The Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES)
Producer Prices Index (PPI)

In delivering these products and services, our people work together in cross-functional teams, comprising statisticians, researchers and economists alongside people with project, communications, and information management skills. This diversity ensures that these outputs reach the intended audience in the most effective way possible.