Study shows decrease in Manx electors since 2011

Tuesday, 24 March 2015 00:00

A comprehensive census on Manx demographics and lifestyle shows a decline in people registered to vote.

That's according to acting executive director of Policy and Strategy Carl Hawker - who says there were only 59,703 electors here on October 1 2014.

It compares to approximately 60,500 in 2011.

The study covers a wide range of subjects - from crime figures to volumes of treated water.

Mr Hawker explains how it helps government to make key decisions:

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