The National Statistician has granted exceptional pre-release access to our National population projections: 2022-based bulletin for two representatives of PA Media (formerly Press Association). The release was made available at 8:45am on 28 January 2025, ahead of publication on our website at 9:30am on 28 January 2025.

In the opinion of the National Statistician, the access is necessary to facilitate well-informed debate and support better public understanding of the statistics, in line with the rules and principles on pre-release access set out in the relevant UK legislation.