Official Statistics in the UK

Public sector organisations produce official statistics on behalf of the UK and Scottish Government. They provide a factual basis for assessment and decisions.

Accredited official statistics are official statistics where the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has confirmed they meet the standards set out in the UK Statistics Authority’s Code of Practice. The overall Code is supported by a range of guidance documents, covering such areas as transparency and quality.

The OSR keeps a List of Accredited Official Statistics. This is a full list of all statistics the OSR has reviewed and accredited.