Understanding the geography and the people within whichever geographical area you’re looking at, at whatever resolution, is incredibly important"
Donna Clarke, Senior Spatial Researcher, Office for National Statistics
A census is inherently geographical - geography gives the raw data of the census structure and meaning. See our census-related articles and resources below to learn more about how geographers are playing a leading role in how Census 2021 is designed, delivered and interpreted.
How others use census data
Learn how census data is used across a range of sectors and groups, including case studies from the Office for National Statistics
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The Census on Geography Directions
Read articles by geographers on a wide range of census-related topics.
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The Census on PopGRG
The Society's Population Geographies Research Group (PopGRG) has shared a number of Census-related articles on their website
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