Population Trends - No. 118 : Winter 2004

This quarterly publication covers population and demographic information.

It includes commentary on the latest findings, topical articles illustrated with colour charts and diagrams, regularly updated statistical tables and graphs.

This issue includes articles on: Interim 2003-based national population projections for the United Kingdom and constituent countries - presents the main results from the new interim 2003-based national population projections compiled by the Government Actuary's Department, by Chris Shaw European wide issues in population statistics - discusses demographic issues facing those in Europe who measure population, by Judith Jones and Roma Chappell Demographic data needs for an ageing population - analyses several key aspects of data collection on older people, including survey design and questions in the United Kingdom and other countries, by Cecilia Tomassini Reports on: 2001 Census: local authority population studies Mid-2003 population estimates Marital status estimates for England and Wales