Gross Domestic Product – better known as ‘GDP’ – remains the leading internationally-recognised indicator of economic activity and growth. In common with other countries, the ONS updates methods and sources we use to measure the GDP of the United Kingdom. In this post, Craig McLaren takes us through this year’s improvements.| blog.ons.gov.uk
This month, we are making improvements to the UK House Price Index (HPI), our official measure of average house prices, to improve the accuracy of new build estimates and bring our initial provisional estimates closer to our revised final figures.| National Statistical
Gross Domestic Product – better known as ‘GDP’ – remains the leading internationally-recognised indicator of economic activity and growth. In common with other countries, the ONS updates metho| National Statistical
With migration continuing to make headlines in the media, a new episode of the Office for National Statistics’ (ONS) podcast Statistically Speaking unpacks what actually defines a “migrant”, and| National Statistical
More than just numbers: How ONS connects with users of population statistics| blog.ons.gov.uk
Without high-quality population statistics, making good decisions on resource allocation and proper planning for public services is almost impossible. But we know that producing statistics that are robust and reliable relies on us truly understanding the needs of people using them, and responding to those needs. Rich Pereira explains how we engage with our users to do this.| National Statistical
Migration is one of the most talked about issues in the UK today—and at the ONS, our job is to measure it. In our next Bringing Data to Life webinar, taking place on Tuesday 22 July from 4pm to 5pm| National Statistical
Improved quarterly regional GDP figures to bring fresh insights| blog.ons.gov.uk
Many National Statistical blogs over the last 12 months have provided updates on new releases and insights from our range of population statistics. The latest 2022-based national population projection| National Statistical
Data from surveys and from ‘administrative’ sources – such as tax data – can both offer important insight. Recently the ONS has been advancing its work on ‘data linkage’, which allows the information from different data sources to be combined to create new economic indicators. In this post Christina Palmou writes about how the linking of ONS of business survey records with PAYE data from HMRC is helping to create a richer picture of the UK Labour Market| National Statistical
We have now announced our Survey Improvement and Enhancement Plan for Economic Statistics. It represents our commitment to restoring confidence...| National Statistical
We recognise that in recent years some of our key economic statistics have not met users’ expectations on quality and trustworthiness. Today we have published two detailed plans to urgently improve the quality of our key economic outputs and the surveys underpinning them. As Acting Director General for Economic Statistics Grant Fitzner explains, these include improvements in data collection and statistical production and address underlying resourcing issues to add resilience for the future.| National Statistical
The Office for National Statistics produces subnational population projections (SNPPs) to give users an indication of the potential future population size of English local authorities and health geogr| National Statistical
Population statistics aren’t just about counting people—they’re about understanding the nature of our society and its needs. But how are these figures created, and what makes them reliable? In our next Bringing Data to Life webinar, taking place on Tuesday 24 June from 4pm to 5pm, we’re taking a closer look at these fundamental statistics. From measuring today’s population to modelling tomorrow’s needs, this session introduces the people, methods and data that underpin key dec...| National Statistical
The relationship between statistics producers and users has often relied on structured, one-way channels. Now a new platform from the ONS is set to change that dynamic, encouraging greater collaborati| National Statistical
To give meaningful comparisons of mortality over time, the Office for National Statistics uses a five-year average. This is designed to show us the expected number of deaths for a given year. Howeve| National Statistical
Census 2021 was the most inclusive ever. People could identify as they wished, using online search options and paper write-ins and respond on a tablet, computer, phone or a traditional paper form. But| National Statistical
The ONS plans to reinstate its quarterly estimates of regional Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in an improved form. Instead of relying on survey data, these innovative statistics are based on the latest| National Statistical
House prices and the state of the property market are an abiding national obsession. How much is my place worth, are prices rising around here and can I afford to buy yet? The coronavirus pandemic has| National Statistical
The COVID-19 pandemic placed health and social care statistics into the headlines, encompassing a wide range of vital topics such as mortality, vaccine uptake, mental health and other health impacts.| National Statistical
Many economic forces are global, but some of the solutions to issues like competitiveness, productivity and inequality often begin on our doorsteps. Following the launch of ONS Local in spring 2023, B| National Statistical
