Office for National Statistics (ONS)

Office for National Statistics (ONS)

@ONS

The UK's largest independent producer of official statistics and the recognised national statistical institute of the UK. Contact info https://www.ons.gov.uk/aboutus/contactus/generalandstatisticalenquiries

UK https://www.ons.gov.uk/ Joined 2010-11-24 Date of Analysis: Dez 16, 2025

354.556

Followers

996

Following

35.696

Tweets

26,1

Avg Engagement

2.626

Listed

Yes

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @ONS's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2010-11-24
  • Verification:Yes
  • Location:UK

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3.250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:15,3
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:10,8
  • Followers Analyzed:50.000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3.250 tweets

On average, @ONS tweets receive around 576 likes and 416 retweets, indicating moderate to high engagement. Their top tweets often focus on health and demographic data, which resonate well with followers.

15,3

Avg Likes/Tweet

10,8

Avg Retweets/Tweet

49.616

Total Likes

35.258

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

5

Median Likes

3

Median Retweets

21

75th Percentile

2.246

Top Tweet

0,07

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Conversationalist

Highly engaged in discussions

22,2%

Original

72,9%

Replies

4,2%

Retweets

0,7%

Quotes

0,0%

Threads

0,0%

With Media

74,1%

With Links

26,9%

With #Tags

17,6%

With @Mentions

42,3%

With Emojis

216

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

3,29

Reply/Original Ratio

0,18

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Somewhat Bursty

Occasional posting spikes

99,8%

Weekday Posts

0,2%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#covid19 (645) #census2021 (108) #costofliving (102) #cyfrifiad2021 (23) #onschristmasquiz2022 (14) #cop27 (5) #data (4) #wellbeing (4) #coronavirus (4) #stdavidsday (3)

Most Mentioned

@ons (121) @onsfocus (45) @ukhsa (45) @census2021 (35) @revolutapp (18) @adzuna (18) @pret (17) @samaritans (13) @bankofengland (10) @nationalgriduk (9)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3.250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 721 (22%)
Replies 2.370 (73%)
Retweets 135 (4%)
Quote Tweets 24 (1%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.

The 135 retweets (4% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3.250 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 50.000 followers

The primary audience includes policymakers, researchers, and the general public interested in official statistics. They also engage with media and journalists seeking data for reporting.

Average

Audience Quality

20,8%

Suspicion Index

23,9%

Low-Quality %

92

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

35,9%

Empty Bio

17,9%

<10 Tweets

17,4%

Mass Following (>2K)

0,0%

New (<90 days)

39,7%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0,0%

New (<180 days)

82,2%

No URL

12,0%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

72.432.843

Total Potential Reach

92

Median Follower Reach

383

75th Percentile Reach

12,5%

>1K followers

1,5%

>10K followers

0,3%

>50K followers

0,1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

65,5%

Creators

32.748 accounts

16,6%

Consumers

8.314 accounts

17,9%

Dormant

8.938 accounts

984

Verified Followers

1,97% of total

12,6%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0,15

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

London, England (2.029) London (1.368) United Kingdom (1.145) England, United Kingdom (700) UK (684) Manchester, England (255) London, UK (246) Scotland, United Kingdom (215) England (202) Glasgow, Scotland (189)

1.836

Verified Followers

1.82% of total

13.930

Protected Accounts

13.79% of total

8 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14.103.627 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@rimamaktabi 2.797.969 Journalist News, WEF, Journalism
@ThisisDavina 2.708.480 TV Presenter Fitness, Wellness, TV
@stats_feed 1.466.631 Statistician Statistics, Lies, Data
@SinghLions 1.334.726 Restaurateur Food, Travel, Influencer
@SadiqKhan 1.153.535 Politician Politics, Environment, London
@Declaracion 905.440 - -
@realrossnoble 812.170 Comedian comedy, international, man
@DHSCgovuk 695.860 Government Agency Health, Social Care, Independence
@eyemagazine 648.695 Editor Design, Typography, Magazine

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

views (5.955) health (2.876) love (2.517) life (2.157) research (1.869) data (1.861) lover (1.684) social (1.571) phd (1.566) music (1.552)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#fbpe (279) #gtto (200) #longcovid (131) #blm (109) #mentalhealth (97) #nhs (90) #rejoineu (89) #lfc (76) #blacklivesmatter (75) #bitcoin (75)

65.030

Followers With Bio

35.967

Followers Without Bio

64.39%

% With Bio

35.61%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3.250 analyzed

7.380

Combined Engagement

4.294

Total Likes

3.086

Total Retweets

1.476

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

0%

With @Mentions

80%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Public Health Demographics Census Data Statistics Government Reporting Health Trends
Office for National…
@ONS

14,530 deaths were registered in England and Wales in the week ending 23 December 2022 (Week 51). This was 20.7% above the five-year average (2,493 excess deaths). ➡️ https://t.co/Ol9GQBf9zW https://t.co/vaYwcXpB3A

2023-01-05
Retweets: 1.002 Likes: 1.244 Engagement: 2.246
Office for National…
@ONS

11,584 deaths were registered in England and Wales in the week ending 31 Mar 2023 (Week 13), 20.9% above the five-year average (2,004 excess deaths). ▪️10,856 in England (21.5% above, 1,922 excess deaths) ▪️708 in Wales (13.4% above, 83 excess deaths) ➡️ https://t.co/zc2ICRWSCf

2023-04-13
Retweets: 708 Likes: 807 Engagement: 1.515
Office for National…
@ONS

Groceries that have increased in price in the last year include: 🌶 vegetable oil by 65% 🍝 pasta by 60% ☕️ tea by 46% 🍟 chips by 39% 🍞 bread by 38% 🍪 biscuits by 34% In the last five months: 🌶 vegetable oil by 46% 🍟 chips by 24% 🍞 bread by 22% https://t.co/ySo3Cahwl9

2022-10-25
Retweets: 725 Likes: 754 Engagement: 1.479
Office for National…
@ONS

We’ve released new #Census2021 data on religion in England and Wales. 46.2% said they were “Christian” – less than half of the population for the first time. This was a decrease from 59.3% in 2011, but still the most common response. ➡️ https://t.co/Nv6VDkSO9i https://t.co/H

2022-11-29
Retweets: 393 Likes: 782 Engagement: 1.175
Office for National…
@ONS

London remained the most ethnically diverse region of England. 36.8% of people identified as “White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British” in 2021 – down from 44.9% in 2011.

2022-11-29
Retweets: 258 Likes: 707 Engagement: 965

Key Insights & Takeaways

Their content often highlights public health trends, such as excess deaths during specific periods. They share detailed census data, providing insights into population demographics and religious trends. They maintain a professional tone, focusing on factual reporting and official statistics.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 354.556
  • + High community engagement through conversations
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @ONS reveals an growing Twitter presence with 354.556 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 26,1 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dez 16, 2025