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Census are taken in the United Kingdom for population counts and tax purposes. The United Kingdom uses the census information to prepare for tax rates and population counts.

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Who has to respond to the UK national census?

Everyone living in the UK on the day for which the census applies. The Census takes place every ten years.


What is the census of UK in 2010?

The UK census took place on 27 March 2011 and showed a UK population of around 63 million.


When is the UK's next census?

The next census in the UK will be 2021. Censuses are held every ten years in a year ending in '1'.


Where might one find information from a 1911 census done in the UK?

There are several places on the Internet that an individual can find information from a 1911 census done in the UK. Examples would include the 1911 census UK official website, Ancestry, and National Archives.


Where in the UK was the census form filled in?

a footman and a cook


Where can one find information about the government census?

You can find information about the UK Census on the website of the Office for National Statistics. For the US Census you can find information at the United States Census Bureau website.


To find the total population of UK and China?

census or research


Who pays for the UK census?

The government - so in effect the taxpayers


How often does a UK census take place?

The year 2011


When is a census recorded?

In the US, a census is recorded every ten years, in years evenly divisible by 10. In Canada and the UK, a census is taken in years ending with the digit "1"


When did the last census take place?

2001 , along with rest of the UK.


How many people are in UK?

according to the 2001 census there is about 58,789,194 people plus.