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Release: Population Estimates for UK, England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, A short guide to population estimates

Released: 13 May 2010

Contact

Alison Whitworth

Population Estimates Unit

pop.info@ons.gsi.gov.uk

Telephone: +44 (0)1329 444661

Categories: Population, Population Change, Population Estimates, Population Estimates by Age and Sex

Frequency of release: Annually

Language: English

Geographical coverage: UK

Geographical breakdown: Local Authority and County

Provides an in-depth look at the methodology used to produce the annual mid-year population estimates. A shorter version is also available.

Describes in detail the methodology used for the national and sub-national population estimates, with reference to the mid-2004 estimates. Explains how population estimates have evolved from the late 19th century to the present time and draws together in one place both the various improvements made to the methodology in recent decades and the latest developments since the 2001 Census.
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