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Scottish Census: What it is, what it means and how to complete once-a-decade survey

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The Scottish Census has launched today and households have been urged to complete the once-in-a-decade survey. Last taken in 2011, the census counts the number of people in Scotland.The survey is used to plan public services and funding for education, transport, health and social care.Census Day is Sunday, March 20, but Scottish households can complete the survey online or on paper as of today, February 28.External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson stressed the importance of maximising participation."Scotland's Census is unique in asking the whole nation important questions that help us to better understand the future needs of our communities," said MSP Robertson. "The census helps the Scottish Government, Local Government and other service providers to plan services and make decisions about how public money will be spent on major services in our communities, including schools, roads and hospitals." He added: "It's essential we maximise participation and ensure that everyone is heard and their needs captured."It's the official count of every person and household in the country.

The Scottish Census has been carried out every 10 years since 1801, except for 1941 and 2021 due to World War II and the Covid pandemic, respectively.

The Scottish Government will write to every household with instructions starting February 28. Complete the census online here by clicking 'Start the census' and entering the Internet Access Code that came with your letter.

You can also submit the census on paper by ordering a paper questionnaire here. Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing up to our daily newsletter?We send a morning and lunchtime newsletter covering the latest headlines every day.We also send

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