The UK's largest independent producer of official statistics and the recognised national statistical institute of the UK.

We are the UK’s largest independent producer of official statistics and its recognised national statistical institute. We are responsible for collecting and publishing statistics related to the economy, population and society at national, regional and local levels.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) produces statistics which are relied on by central and local government, businesses and individuals to make decisions and to plan for the future.

Our main responsibilities are collecting, analysing and disseminating statistics about the UK's economy, society and population.

Oct 17, 2023 · At the Office for National Statistics (ONS), we collect and process data, to create statistics that help us understand the UK's economy, society and population. People use these statistics to make important decisions about things that affect us all, such as the amount of housing we need and the numbers of school and college places.

National accounts; Regional accounts; Employment and labour market People in work; People not in work; People, population and community Armed forces community; Births, deaths and marriages; Crime and justice; Cultural identity; Education and childcare; Elections; Health and social care; Household characteristics; Housing; Leisure and tourism

Residents of the UK, population changes, how we spend our money, and data on crime, relationships, health and religion. Statistics that help us build a detailed picture of how we live.

Jan 31, 2025 · The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is an Executive Agency of the UK Statistics Authority. It is led by the National Statistician and reports into the UK Statistics Authority Board. Sir Ian Diamond – National Statistician and Permanent Secretary

Jan 15, 2025 · Price quote data (for locally collected items only) and item indices that underpin consumer price inflation statistics, giving users access to the detailed data that are used in the construction of the UK’s inflation figures.

Jul 10, 2024 · We produce statistics that help us understand the UK's economy and society, and the population of England and Wales. This includes statistics about: business, industry and trade