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WorksheetsThe Census
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 7mins
How often is the national census carried out in the UK?
Every year
Every 5 years
Every 10 years
Every 15 years
Which organisation is responsible for running the census in England and Wales?
Department of Health
Office for National Statistics (ONS)
UK Health Security Agency
Local Councils
What is the main purpose of the census?
To collect information about the population to help plan services
To see who is eligible to pay tax
To check people’s income
To collate information on who is eligible to vote
Filling in the census is a legal requirement.
True
False
Only adults over 18 are counted in the census.
True
False
Name one public service that uses census data to plan future needs.
What type of information does the census help local councils understand about their area?
