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Data and analysis from Census 2021

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Census design

Designing, collecting and processing data from Census 2021.

  • Overview of Census 2021 design plans

    How we have developed our statistical design and plans for Census 2021.

  • Design for Census 2021

    How we have planned and designed Census 2021 from start to finish, to ensure results are of high quality and fit for purpose.

  • Coronavirus and the operational impact on Census 2021

    Potential impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the operational plans for Census 2021 and the design changes and contingency plans made in response.

  • Students: Census 2021

    How we have reviewed and enhanced the guidance for students on how they should complete the census.

  • Designing a digital-first census

    How we designed a digital-first census to make sure everyone could take part and the response to this.

  • Delivering the Census 2021 digital service

    How the technical aspects of the Census 2021 digital service were built, for interest of digital professionals across government.

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