Reflecting on the data: a student's look into the future
In July, Statistics Jersey hosted a Project Trident student for work experience. We tasked her with using our statistics to think about what life might be like when she’s 40… Introduction Imagine stepping off the ferry in Jersey in 2048. The streets are familiar, but the people, workplaces and technology around you have changed. Some […]
How do we produce population estimates?
We often get asked how we work out how many people live in Jersey. The answer isn’t straightforward. Producing population estimates has come a long way since the days when countries relied on census data alone. The census does, of course, continue to inform us of how many people live in Jersey and what the […]
Giving Islanders a voice: The Jersey Opinions and Lifestyle Survey
Understanding Islanders’ views Understanding the views and experiences of Islanders is an important part of good decision-making. But how do we find out what Islanders think and understand how experiences differ across the population? One important tool is the Jersey Opinions and Lifestyle survey (JOLS). The survey covers a wide range of topics. Some questions […]
Publishing user requested data: improving transparency for everyone
Over recent months, we have made an important change to how we share Statistics Jersey’s statistics on our website (www.stats.je). We have begun publishing the responses to additional requests for Statistics Jersey’s data, making them freely available for everyone to access. This marks a significant step forward in openness and transparency. When we produce analysis […]