UK Census 2021

When was the first Census in the UK?

• 1901

• 1801

• 1804

• 1821

Answer explanation

Some reports suggest it was conducted to learn how many able-bodied men were in the country who were able to fight in the Napoleonic wars.

In which year was there no UK Census?

• 1901

• 1921

• 1941

• 2001

Answer explanation

No census was taken in 1941 due to World War 2

From 1951 until 1991, households were asked if they had what?

• Running water

• A garden

• An Xbox Series X

• An outside toilet

Answer explanation

Admit it, most of our best thinking is done while perched on the loo.

In 2001 what did 390,127 people state as their religion?

• Jedi

• Judaism

• Sikhism

• Buddhism

Answer explanation

Religious belief was included in the census in 2001 for the first time since 1851.

Why do we have a Census every 10 years?

• Because the government like to keep an eye on us

• It allows central and local government and health authorities to target their resources more effectively and to plan housing, education, health and transport services for years to come.

• Statisticians love having more data to analyse

• To count how many people are in the UK

Answer explanation

The census provides information that government needs to develop policies, plan and run public services, and allocate funding.

What was the population of England & Wales on Census Day, 27 March 2011?

• 125, 432,987

• 12,564

• 3,423,312

• 56,075,912

Answer explanation

In the UK, Europe and Central Asia, there are 0.35 babies born every second, which equates to 21 every minute.

What is the current fine for refusing to complete the UK Census?

• £1,000

• One hundred million pounds!

• £5,000

• £25,000

Answer explanation

Just think of all those V bucks!

When is this year's census?

• 21st March 2021

• 21st April 2021

• 21st May 2021

• 21st June 2021

Answer explanation

In the Northern Hemisphere winter ends and spring starts at the moment of the March equinox, which occurs every year between March 19 and March 21