Electoral registers

We measure the quality of the electoral registers in the UK. Accuracy means we look at the number of false entries on the electoral registers and completeness means measuring whether those eligible to register are on the registers.

Accuracy and completeness of electoral registers

Find out more about the quality of the electoral registers in the UK

Analysis of electoral registration data

Our analysis looks at key data relating to entries on the electoral registers, such as the number of entries, attainers, additions and deletions. It also looks at the results of the annual canvass activities that electoral registration officers at local councils carry out each year.

Electoral registration in Great Britain in 2023

This report looks at how the 2023 canvass in Great Britain was run and contains key statistics on the electoral registers in Great Britain.

Electoral registration in Great Britain in 2022

This report looks at how the 2022 canvass in Great Britain was run and considers how the electoral registers have been affected by the canvass reforms introduced in 2020.

Northern Ireland electoral registration canvass 2021

Read our report about the electoral registration canvass which took place in Northern Ireland in 2021.

Analysis of electoral registration data

Find out more about electoral registration data