Population Statistics

In producing public health intelligence having access to the most accurate population estimates past, present and future is important. This section aims to provide a resource for information on types of population statistics available, how to get population data, as well as advice and methods on using population data.
Key Population Definitions

PCT Population Estimates

The ONS publishes annual mid-year population estimates for PCTs in England. The current mid year estimates reflect the PCT boundaries in place on the 23rd October 2007, and include past years back to 2002.
Click here to see PCT Population Estimates.

As part of an ongoing project to improve migration and population statistics, during the year 2007 ONS revised their population estimates for the years 2002-2005.
Click here for further details

Future Population Estimate Releases

New mid year population estimates are released by the ONS on annual basis.

Long term sub-national population projections

Long term sub-national population projections are published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on a regular basis. They project forward recent mid year population estimates to give an indication of future trends in population by age and sex for the next 25 years.

The projections are fully consistent with the mid year population estimates published for the year they are based off. They are constrained at a national level by National Population Projections.
Click here to view the latest sub-national population projections

Source of Population data - which population should I use? Report by ERPHO

This report addresses the following questions: The importance of population structure and population change. The strengths and weaknesses of different population data. The choice between using registered or resident populations. The difference between estimates of current population and projections of population change. A pdf version is now available.
http://www.erpho.org.uk/viewResource.asp?uri=http%3A//www.erpho.org.uk/resources/%3Fid%3D8421

Links

ONS http://www.statistics.gov.uk/

Updated 15/07/08