Population trends 2008

In brief, pp. 3-5

Population Trends: Readers’ views invited; Population and migration statistics released in November 2008
ESRC Centre for Population Change
English Life Tables released
New Wave of the Millennium Cohort Study
Divorce Report 2007, correction

Demographic indicators, p. 5

Features

DUNNELL Karen, Ageing and Mortality in the UK – National Statistician’s Annual Article on the Population, pp. 6-23
Provides an overview of how the size and structure of the UK population is changing over time, the latest trends in mortality, and the progress of population ageing in the next 25 years.
DENNETT Adam, STILLWELL John - Population ‘turnover’ and ‘churn’ – enhancing understanding of internal migration in Britain through measures of stability, pp. 24-41
Gives an insight into the population dynamics within and between local areas in Britain.
SHAW Chris - The National Population Projections Expert Advisory Group: results from a questionnaire about future trends in fertility, mortality and migration, pp. 42-53
Reviews the use of a survey among experts on population projections to assist in projecting the UK’s population in the future.

Tables, pp. 55-84

Annual update

In brief, pp. 3-5

Population Trends: Readers’ views invited
Proposed change in methodology for calculating the Total Fertility Rate for subnational areas within England and Wales
Mid-2007 population estimates for Scotland
The Registrar General’s review of Scotland’s population
Mid-2007 population estimates for Northern Ireland
Migration estimates for Northern Ireland (2007)
New population and migration statistics; Births and deaths 2007

Demographic indicators, p. 6

Features

TROMANS Nicola, NATAMBA Eva, JEFFERIES Julie, NORMAN Paul - Have national trends in fertility between 1986 and 2006 occurred evenly across England and Wales?, pp. 7-19
Explores fertility trends in statistical regions and local authorities over a 20-year period to improve understanding of changes in fertility at the subnational level.
NOVE Andrea, BERRINGTON Ann, MATTHEWS Zoe - Home births in the UK, 1955-2006, pp. 20-27 (see correction notice, Part 2)
Reviews long term trends in childbirth at home using various data sources.
BATES Andy - The Development of a Postcode Best Fit methodology for producing population estimates for different geographies, pp. 28-34 (see correction notice, Part 2)
Highlights a methodology for producing population estimates for a range of different geographies all entirely consistent using postcode data.

Tables, pp. 35-64 (see correction notice Part 2)

Reports

Marriages abroad 2002-2007, pp. 65-70 (see correction notice Part 2)
Divorces in England and Wales during 2007, pp. 71-75 (see correction notice Part 2)
Sub-national population projections for local authorities in Wales, pp. 76-80 (see correction notice , Part 3)
Internal migration estimates for local and unitary authorities in England and Wales, year to mid-2007 pp. 81-97
Live births in England and Wales, 2007: area of residence, pp. 98-105
Death registrations in England and Wales, 2007: area of residence, pp. 106-116

Annual update

In brief, pp. 3-6

Population Trends: readers’ views invited
Scottish household estimates and projections
Subnational population projections for Wales
Key Population and Vital Statistics 2006
Date of 2011 Census announced
Future developments in the reporting of population and migration statistics
Task Force on the quality of the Labour Force Survey
Annual Population Survey household datasets
Effects of problems with birth and death registration systems on ONS statistical outputs
Recent publications

Demographic indicators, p. 7

Features

DINI Ercilia, GOLDRING Shayla - Estimating the changing population of the ‘oldest old’ 8, pp. 8-16
Explores the reasons for a ninety-fold increase in the centenarian population
in England and Wales between 1911 and 2006
WILSON Ben, SMALLWOOD Steve - Age differences at marriage and divorce, pp. 17-25
Investigates whether age differences between men and women at marriage are associated with a higher risk of divorce
COMPTON Garnett - 2007 Census Test: Evaluation of key objectives, pp. 26-33
Presents how the 2007 Census Test helps to give shape to the 2011 Census in the UK

Tables, pp. 35-64

Reports and annual updates

Marriages in England and Wales, 2006, pp. 65-70
Marriages and divorces during 2005, and adoptions in 2006: England and Wales, pp. 71-75
Other population and health articles, publications and data, p. 76

In brief, pp. 3-7

Parliamentary inquiries into population and migration statistics
2011 Census – Consultation of outputs
Expert Group meeting on measuring the economically active population in censuses
Population projections for areas within Northern Ireland (2006-based projections)
Population projections for Scottish Areas (2006-based)
Publication of ‘Wales’ Population – A demographic overview, 2008’
Consultation on Subnational Population Projections 5 Effects of problems with birth and death registration systems on ONS statistical outputs
Marriages, Divorces and Adoptions
Population Trends: readers’ views invited
Recent publications

Demographic indicators, p. 7

2006-based national population projections for the UK and constituent countries

BRAY Helen - Presents the main results, and the underlying assumptions, from the 2006-based national population projections, pp. 8-18

Fertility assumptions for the 2006-based national population projections

JEFFERIES Julie - Explains why ONS decided to increase the long-term assumption of completed family size in the most recent projection round, pp. 19-27

The proportion of marriages ending in divorce

WILSON Ben, SMALLWOOD Steve - Provides updated research showing the proportion of marriages that end in divorce or death, including discussions of methodology and the impact of previous marital status, age and duration of marriage on divorce, pp. 28-36

Tables, pp. 37-66

Annual Update

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