The most comprehensive source of statistics in the UK, Annual Abstract of Statistics is a statistical encyclopaedia including over 10,000 series of data and covering key aspects of the UK's economic, social and industrial life. The data are presented in easy-to-read tables and supported by notes.

Area
Parliamentary Elections
Overseas Aid
Defence
Population and Vital Statistics
Education
Labour Market
Personal Income, Expenditure and Wealth
Health
Social Protection
Crime and Justice
Lifestyles
Environment
Housing
Transport and Communications
National Accounts
Prices
Government Finance
External Trade and Investment
Research and Development
Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Production
Banking and Insurance
Service Industry

The OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS (ONS) is the largest producer of official statistics to government. ONS is responsible for producing a wide range of key economic and social statistics which are used by policy makers across government to create evidence-based policies and monitor performance against them. The Office also builds and maintains data sources both for itself and for its business and research customers. It makes statistics available so that everyone can easily assess the state of the nation, the performance of government, and their own position.