All methodology

  • Natural Capital

    Methodology | Released on 29 November 2023

    An overview of the Office for National Statistics and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs natural capital project and all related publications.

    Keywords: DEFRA

  • UK natural capital accounts methodology guide: 2023

    Methodology | Released on 27 November 2023

    Methods to calculate natural capital ecosystem service accounts that estimate habitat extent, ecosystem services and asset value in the UK.

    Keywords: environmental, resource rent, habitat, provisioning, asset

  • Domestic abuse QMI

    Methodology | Released on 24 November 2023

    Quality and Methodology Information for domestic abuse detailing the strengths and limitations of the data, methods used and data uses and users.

    Keywords: data, comparisons, information, characteristics, accuracy

  • Understanding international migration statistics

    Methodology | Released on 23 November 2023

    This article brings together important information to inform users and explain any misunderstandings around our migration statistics.

    Keywords: immigration, nationality, reasons for migration, data sources, estimates

  • Quality and methodology information (QMI) for Census 2021

    Methodology | Released on 23 November 2023

    Details the strengths, limitations, uses, users and methods used for Census 2021, England and Wales.

    Keywords: population, data collection, , data collection, response rate, quality assurance, accuracy

  • Population estimates for England and Wales, mid-2022: methods guide

    Methodology | Released on 23 November 2023

    Methodology guidance on national and subnational mid-year population estimates for England and Wales, which are broken down by administrative area, age, sex and components of population change.

    Keywords: Methodology, population estimates, England, Wales

  • Methods to produce provisional long-term international migration estimates

    Methodology | Released on 23 November 2023

    An explanation of the methods used to produce the latest provisional statistics on migration flows into and out of the UK.

    Keywords: methods, experimental, provisional, international, migration

  • Business demography QMI

    Methodology | Released on 22 November 2023

    Quality and methodology information for UK business demography, detailing the strengths and limitations of the data, methods used, and data uses and users.

    Keywords: business births, business deaths, activities, survivals, employer, region

  • Multiple business registrations at a single postcode, UK: 2022

    Methodology | Released on 22 November 2023

    Business demography explainer covering additional information on the impact of multiple registrations at a single postcode.

    Keywords: multiple, business, registrations, postcode

  • Household Costs Indices for UK household groups QMI

    Methodology | Released on 20 November 2023

    Quality and Methodology Information for the Household Costs Indices for UK household groups.

    Keywords: prices, inflation, subgroups, CPI, CPIH