Population of England and Wales 2021, by generation and ethnicity

Published by D. Clark, Feb 5, 2024
According to the 2021 Census, the population of England and Wales was more diverse in younger generations than in older ones. As of this year, approximately 73 percent of Generation Alpha in England and Wales, the youngest generation, belonged to the white ethnic group, compared with 95 percent of the Pre-War generation.

Estimated population of England and Wales in 2021, by generation and ethnicity

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Release date

March 2023

Region

United Kingdom (England, Wales)

Survey time period

2021

Supplementary notes

Ethnic groups are based on the ONS category "high-level ethnic group"

Asian includes: "Asian, Asian British, Asian Welsh"

Black includes: "Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African"

Mixed includes:"Mixed or Multiple"

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