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Olivia has overtaken Isla to become Scotland’s most popular name for baby girls for the second time, according to figures on baby names registered in 2021 published today by National Records of Scotland.
The number of people in Scotland registered to vote by post increased by 38% since December 2020, according to statistics published today by National Records of Scotland (NRS).
People who have not yet filled in their census are reminded it is their legal responsibility to do so and are being encouraged to get help if they need it.
Those who don’t fill in the census by 1 May, may face prosecution, which could lead to a criminal record and a fine.
New statistics from the National Records of Scotland help us understand the changing population of our settlements and localities.
As at 20 March 2022, 13,684 deaths have been registered in Scotland where the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was mentioned on the death certificate, according to statistics published today by National Records of Scotland (NRS).
More than one million households have already completed Scotland’s Census 2022, ahead of Census Day on Sunday.
These households are making sure their contribution count when it comes to important services in their communities, from health and social care, to transport and education.
As at 13 March 2022, 13,563 deaths have been registered in Scotland where the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was mentioned on the death certificate, according to statistics published today by National Records of Scotland (NRS).
New figures published today from the National Records of Scotland show birth rates continuing to decrease, death rates increasing, and the number of marriages rising beyond pre-pandemic levels.
Key findings from the latest quarterly report show:
As at 6 March 2022, 13,429 deaths have been registered in Scotland where the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was mentioned on the death certificate, according to statistics published today by National Records of Scotland (NRS).
New figures published today from the National Records of Scotland show that of 63,093 registered deaths in Scotland in 2020, 17,153 (27%) were considered avoidable.
Key findings from the 2020 report show:
As at 27 February 2022, 13,316 deaths have been registered in Scotland where the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was mentioned on the death certificate, according to statistics published today by National Records of Scotland (NRS).
Paul Lowe, Registrar General for Scotland, has today confirmed the appointment of Anne Slater, NRS Director of Operations and Customer Services, as Deputy Registrar General (DRG). This follows the decision by Rod Burns, who has been DRG for the past 11 years, to leave the Civil Service.
Scotland’s Census 2022 launches today (February 28) with a call for households across Scotland to complete their return.
National Records of Scotland (NRS) have today released Perth Prison registers online, the first time records like these have been made available digitally.
As at 20 February 2022, 13,235 deaths have been registered in Scotland where the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was mentioned on the death certificate, according to statistics published today by National Records of Scotland (NRS).
As at 13 February 2022, 13,157 deaths have been registered in Scotland where the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was mentioned on the death certificate, according to statistics published today by National Records of Scotland (NRS).
As at 6 February 2022, 13,075 deaths have been registered in Scotland where the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was mentioned on the death certificate, according to statistics published today by National Records of Scotland (NRS).
Figures published today by NRS show the number of years people in Scotland can expect to live in good health has fallen again.
As at 30 January 2022, 12,946 deaths have been registered in Scotland where the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was mentioned on the death certificate, according to statistics published today by National Records of Scotland (NRS).
As at 23 January 2022, 12,823 deaths have been registered in Scotland where the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was mentioned on the death certificate, according to statistics published today by National Records of Scotland (NRS).
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