Key Population and Vital Statistics 2006

The OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS (ONS) is the largest producer of official statistics to government. ONS is responsible for producing a wide range of key economic and social statistics which are used by policy makers across government to create evidence-based policies and monitor performance against them. The Office also builds and maintains data sources both for itself and for its business and research customers. It makes statistics available so that everyone can easily assess the state of the nation, the performance of government, and their own position.

Topics covered:
Population
Births
Maternities
Mortality
Migration
Geographies covered:
Local government areas in the UK by Countries and, within England: Government Office Regions, Counties, London Boroughs, Metropolitan Counties and Districts, Unitary Authorities and Non-metropolitan Counties and Districts, Unitary Authorities within Wales, Council areas within Scotland and District Council areas within Northern Ireland
Also includes health areas in the UK by Countries, Government Office Regions (within England) and Health Authorities/Boards