FOI Ref: FOI/2021/2919
You asked
Please provide information on when data from the 2021 census will become available and what aggregated data will be released.
We said
Thank you for your request.
We aim to release the first Census 2021 data on the population of England and Wales within a year of census. Following that, we intend to release all the main results within two years of census day. These outputs will include a wide range of products that users can interact with to obtain data to suit their needs.
We've developed a timetable based on feedback received from users following the 2011 Census.
It took almost three years to release 2011 Census outputs. User feedback highlighted that a main area of improvement for Census 2021 outputs would be to decrease the length of time between data collection and release.
Our shorter release schedule for Census 2021 will ensure that organisations and individuals can use the data to inform decision-making and service provision while the information is most relevant.
Our Census News page will keep you informed of Census 2021 developments and once aggregated 2021 Census data is available, the Census Customer Services team will be able to advise you.