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Data and analysis from Census 2021

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Ethnic group, national identity, language and religion variables Census 2021

Variables used in Census 2021 data, includes languages, national identity, ethnic group, multiple religions in household and main language.

Last updated:
28 March 2023

Ethnic group, national identity, language and religion variables

  • Age
  • Ethnic group
  • Ethnic group (detailed)
  • Household language (English and Welsh)
  • Main language (detailed)
  • Multiple ethnic groups in household
  • Multiple main languages in household
  • Multiple religions in household
  • National identity
  • National identity (detailed)
  • Proficiency in English language
  • Religion
  • Religion (detailed)
  • Welsh language skills
  • Welsh reading ability
  • Welsh-speakers in household
  • Welsh speaking ability
  • Welsh understanding ability
  • Welsh writing ability

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