We have previously published a Chief Statistician’s blog providing advice on the quality of statistics derived from the Labour Force Survey (LFS) and another highlighting improvements introduced to labour market estimates and the impacts these changes had on the reliability of labour market statistics in Wales.

Today, following continued interventions from the ONS to increase the quality of the LFS, we discuss how these developments have impacted labour market statistics for Wales and the approach we continue to recommend in order to provide a robust and timely picture of the Welsh labour market.

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Each spring we publish data on people in Wales living in relative income poverty. These figures are based on data from the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) Family Resources Survey (FRS). This survey is the main source of data for household income and poverty in the UK.

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We’re now approaching six months since we launched the new StatsWales open data service, and it’s a good moment to share an update on how the service is progressing, the improvements we’ve made, and what comes next.

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Gaining a clear understanding of the extent of housing need in Wales is essential for shaping the future of our homes and communities.

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Every month we publish official statistics on NHS activity and performance, including referral‑to‑treatment (RTT) waiting times. These are among the most closely watched figures we produce, because they help patients, clinicians, and policymakers understand how services are performing across Wales.

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Today we have published 2022-based local authority population and household projections. These are the first set of projections that we have published since 2020.

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Affordable housing is a topic that consistently attracts significant public, political, and media interest in Wales. Whether it’s questions in the Senedd, scrutiny from the press, or queries from local authorities and the public, there’s a clear demand for timely, reliable information on the amount of affordable housing in Wales.

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On 27 November, we’ll publish the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) 2025. This will be a fresh set of ranks of relative deprivation for small areas in Wales, using the new Census 2021 Lower layer Super Output Areas (LSOAs).

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We’re excited to announce that the new StatsWales open data service is now live and ready for you to explore.

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