Annual Abstract of Statistics

The OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS (ONS) is the government department that provides UK statistical and registration services. 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: Area; Parliamentary Elections; Overseas Aid; Defence; Population and Vital Statistics; Education; Labour Market; Personal Income, Expenditure and Wealth; Health; Social Protection; Crime and Justice; Lifestyles; Environment; Housing; Transport and Communications; National Accounts; Prices; Government Finance; External Trade and Investment; Research and Development; Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; Production; Banking and Insurance; The Services Industry; Also included are contact telephone numbers for most tables and a comprehensive index of sources, which can facilitate further research.