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Census Findings Demonstrate Growing Diversity

December 1st, 2022

The most recent UK Census highlights the ongoing growth of diversity in the country, although this is not consistently mirrored in workplace demographics.

According to the data, 81.7% of individuals in England and Wales self-identify as white, a decrease from the 86% reported in the previous census in 2011.

Across both countries, 10.1% of households include members identifying with to two or more distinct ethnic groups, marking an increase from the 8.7% recorded in 2011. This equates to 2.5 million people and 2 million people, respectively.”

The most recent UK Census highlights the ongoing growth of diversity in the country, although this is not consistently mirrored in workplace demographics.

According to the data, 81.7% of individuals in England and Wales self-identify as white, a decrease from the 86% reported in the previous census in 2011.

Across both countries, 10.1% of households include members identifying with to two or more distinct ethnic groups, marking an increase from the 8.7% recorded in 2011. This equates to 2.5 million people and 2 million people, respectively.”