the United Kingdom Country (Sov) : Ethnic Group

Ethnic Group

Data cube chart.

Ethnic Group, 4-way Classification 2001 2011 2021
Asian 2,578,874 Show data context 4,373,339 Show data context 5,758,543 Show data context
Black 1,148,512 Show data context 1,904,684 Show data context 2,485,377 Show data context
White 54,153,958 Show data context 55,010,359 Show data context 55,592,852 Show data context
Other 907,293 Show data context 1,893,796 Show data context 3,104,253 Show data context
Date Source
2001 - 2021 Great Britain Historical GIS Project

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nCube definition


This simple four-way classification of ethnicity can be presented for four recent censuses.


How to reference this page:

GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, the United Kingdom Country (Sov) through time | Historical Statistics on Birthplace & Religion | Ethnic Group, A Vision of Britain through Time.

URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10024961/cube/ETHNICITY_4WAY

Date accessed: 07th June 2026