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2011 Census

Welcome to the 2011 Census Page

Scotland’s census is organised by the National Records of Scotland (NRS) - previously the General Register Office for Scotland (GROS).

Producing and Delivering Scotland's Data
Find all the latest news and updates relating to the ongoing work we are doing to produce statistical data from Scotland's 2011 Census.

Policy and Methodology

Our approach to the census is outlined in key documents, such as the Scotland's Census 2011 Government Statement and its supporting evidence paper, within the Policy and Methodology section.

Preparations
NRS undertook extensive research and consultation in advance of the census, to make sure that people would understand the questions and that the questionnaire delivery and processing arrangements would work.

A Sample of the 2011 Household Questionnaire is available as a PDF file (781 Kb).

Scotland's Census website

The Scotland Census website contains frequently asked questions and background information on the Questionnaire.

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