Mnemonic: hh_multi_language
Applicability: Household
Type: Derived variable
Definition
Classifies households by whether members speak the same or different main language. If multiple main languages are spoken, this identifies whether they differ between generations or partnerships within the household.
Classification
Total number of categories: 6
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | One-person household |
| 2 | All household members have the same main language |
| 3 | Main language differs between generations, but not within partnerships |
| 4 | Main language differs within partnerships |
| 5 | Any other combination of multiple main languages |
| -8 | Does not apply* |
*Households with no usual residents.
View all multiple main languages in household classifications.
Background
Read about how we developed and tested the questions for Census 2021.
Comparability with the 2011 Census
Not comparable
This variable is new for Census 2021 and there is no comparability with the 2011 Census.
What does not comparable mean?
A variable that is not comparable means that it cannot be compared with a variable from the 2011 Census.
England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland comparisons
Not comparable
This variable is not comparable as the data is not available for all countries.
What does not comparable mean?
A variable that is not comparable means that it cannot be compared for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Find out more about variables produced for Census 2021 in Northern Ireland and Census 2022 in Scotland.
Census 2021 data that uses this variable
We use variables from Census 2021 data to show findings in different ways.
You can:
- get the multiple main languages in household dataset
- view multiple main languages in household data on a map
Alternatively, you can also create a custom dataset.