Scotland's Census

Every household must complete the census by the end of May

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25 council areas reach 85% census returns

Of Scotland’s 32 Local Authorities, 25 now have a census return rate of over 85%, National Records of Scotland confirmed today.
One week left to complete the census

Householders have just one week left to complete Scotland’s Census 2022.
First Scottish council areas reach 90% Census returns

The first of Scotland’s 32 Local Authority areas have achieved a 90% return rate for the census – and more than half have now reached 85%, National Records of Scotland (NRS) confirmed today.