Still time to complete the Census 2022

The Census is a once-a-decade count of the population and there is still time to complete it.

There is a legal responsibility to complete the Census.

The Census is the official count of every person in the country and collects information about where people stay and the people who stay there to build a picture of the population to help shape the future of services and infrastructure. 

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Data collected remains confidential for 100 years. 

The Census 2022 can be completed online but paper copies can be requested and there are also other versions available in formats such as Braille and different languages. 

Help is available for anyone who may be struggling to complete the Census. 

To access support, call the national helpline on 0800 030 8308.

Find out more information about Scotland's Census 2022 and complete it online at: www.scotlandscensus.gov.uk