Scotland's Census launches for 2022
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SCOTLAND'S Census for 2022 was launched yesterday (February 28) with households across the nation urged to complete their return.
More than 2.5 million households in Scotland will receive a letter on how to participate.
Census Day is March 20 but households can complete their return now.
The census is used to plan vital public services and inform investment in areas like education, transport and social care.
Angus Robertson MSP, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, said: "Scotland’s Census is unique in asking the whole nation important questions that help us to better understand the future needs of our communities.
"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.
"It's essential we maximise participation and ensure that everyone is heard and their needs captured."
The census will ask questions on a range of topics, including the types of accommodation people stay in, household relationships, age, sex, health and employment status.
New questions for the 2022 census include use of on British Sign Language (BSL), passports held, sexual orientation, trans status and previous armed forces service history.
The launch of the census will be marked by the unveiling of a large-scale artwork by Pilar Garcia de Leaniz in Glasgow.
The artwork named 'Scotland Connected' represents the fabric of Scotland, its people and the role of the census.
More information can be found here.
