What are the National Topic Statistics?

National statistics consist of detailed tables published in Topic Reports (for example, on migration, ethnicity, and country of birth) for the countries making up the UK (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland).

Topic reports also contain data not available elsewhere, e.g. the full 34-group ethnic classification for all districts in Great Britain (Table A of OPCS/GROS 1993 1991 Census. Ethnic Group and Country of Birth of Great Britain. Vol. 2, CEN 91 EGCB, HSMO, London). These tables cover demographics, housing, occupation, employment, ethnicity, birthplace, migration, car availability, journey to work and health.

More information for the 1991 Census is available at the 1991 Topic Statistics web page. [Note: This link opens in a new window]

From the 2001 Census, a similar set of topic reports are likely to be published, with fewer tables and more commentary and analysis, with accompanying CDs holding further detailed tables in a variety of computer formats.