Ethnicity facts and figures
Government data about the UK's different ethnic groups.
82% of people in England and Wales are white, and 18% belong to a black, Asian, mixed or other ethnic group (2021 Census data).
Find information about the experiences and outcomes of people from a variety of ethnic backgrounds.
Data by topic
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Deaths and other disparities, risk factors, economic and educational impacts
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Crime, justice and the law
Policing, crimes, courts, sentencing, prisons and custody
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Culture and community
Arts, digital, museums, libraries, volunteering, transport, local area and neighbourhoods
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Education, skills and training
Schools, exclusions, further and higher education, apprenticeships after education
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Health
Physical and mental health, preventing illness, quality of care, patient experiences and outcomes
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Housing
Home ownership, renting, social housing, homelessness and housing conditions
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UK population
Population statistics and Census data, also analysed by age, location and other factors
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Work, pay and benefits
Employment, unemployment, pay and income, and benefits
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Workforce and business
Ethnic diversity in public services, staff experience and pay, self-employment and business
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