Region in Figures is a comprehensive source of official statistics about the regions and sub-regions of England. Nine reports (covering the Government Office Regions) include data on the population, economy, labour market, education and training, transport and the environment and living in the South West.

The OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS (ONS) is the government department that provides UK statistical and registration services. ONS is responsible for producing a wide range of key economic and social statistics which are used by policy makers across government to create evidence-based policies and monitor performance against them. The Office also builds and maintains data sources both for itself and for its business and research customers. It makes statistics available so that everyone can easily assess the state of the nation, the performance of government, and their own position.