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Share of people who went on a demonstration in Great Britain 1983-2011
Political engagement: Percentage of people who went on a protest or demonstration in Great Britain (GB) from 1983 to 2011
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This statistic shows the percentage of people who went on a protest or demonstration in Great Britain (GB) from 1983 to 2011. In 2011, this was 8 percent. The peak of this period was in 2002 when 12 percent of respondents had protested or demonstrated against something. In the survey, participants were asked "have you ever done any of these things about a government action which you thought was unjust and harmful?". Participants were given a number of options. The most common positive response was "signing a petition".
Political engagement: Percentage of people who went on a protest or demonstration in Great Britain (GB) from 1983 to 2011
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| Percentage of respondents | |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 6% |
| 1991 | 9% |
| 2002 | 12% |
| 2011 | 8% |
| Percentage of respondents | |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 6% |
| 1991 | 9% |
| 2002 | 12% |
| 2011 | 8% |
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by Statista Research Department,
last edited
Sep 2, 2013
This statistic shows the percentage of people who went on a protest or demonstration in Great Britain (GB) from 1983 to 2011. In 2011, this was 8 percent. The peak of this period was in 2002 when 12 percent of respondents had protested or demonstrated against something. In the survey, participants were asked "have you ever done any of these things about a government action which you thought was unjust and harmful?". Participants were given a number of options. The most common positive response was "signing a petition".
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- September 2013
- Region
- United Kingdom (Great Britain)
- Survey time period
- 1983 to 2011
- Number of respondents
- 2,198*
- Age group
- 18+
- Method of interview
- Computer-assisted personal interviews (CAPI)
- Supplementary notes
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* Number of respondents:
2011: n = 2,198 (weighted)
2002: n = 2,285 (weighted)
1991: n = 1,422 (weighted)
1983: n = 533 (weighted)
In the survey, participants were asked "have you ever done any of these things about a government action which you thought was unjust and harmful?"
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- September 2013
More information
- Region
- United Kingdom (Great Britain)
- Survey time period
- 1983 to 2011
- Number of respondents
- 2,198*
- Age group
- 18+
- Method of interview
- Computer-assisted personal interviews (CAPI)
- Supplementary notes
-
* Number of respondents:
2011: n = 2,198 (weighted)
2002: n = 2,285 (weighted)
1991: n = 1,422 (weighted)
1983: n = 533 (weighted)
In the survey, participants were asked "have you ever done any of these things about a government action which you thought was unjust and harmful?"
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