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England and Wales: English language proficiency in 2011 by gender
England and Wales: English language proficiency in 2011 by gender
English proficiency of non-native speakers in England and Wales in 2011, by gender
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Jan 29, 2013
This statistic shows the English language proficiency of non-native speakers in England and Wales in 2011, by gender.
In terms of those who spoke English "well" or "very well", the gender divide was roughly equal, but for those who spoke English "not well" or "not at all", there were far more females than males.
English proficiency of non-native speakers in England and Wales in 2011, by gender
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| Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Speaks English "very well" or "well" | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Speaks English "not well" or "not at all" | 39.7% | 60.3% |
| Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Speaks English "very well" or "well" | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Speaks English "not well" or "not at all" | 39.7% | 60.3% |
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by Statista Research Department,
last edited
Jan 29, 2013
This statistic shows the English language proficiency of non-native speakers in England and Wales in 2011, by gender.
In terms of those who spoke English "well" or "very well", the gender divide was roughly equal, but for those who spoke English "not well" or "not at all", there were far more females than males.
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- January 2013
- Region
- United Kingdom (England, Wales)
- Survey time period
- March 27, 2011
- Age group
- 16 years and older
- Method of interview
- Postal questionnaire
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- January 2013
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- Region
- United Kingdom (England, Wales)
- Survey time period
- March 27, 2011
- Age group
- 16 years and older
- Method of interview
- Postal questionnaire
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- Percentage of total population who were non-native speakers of English in Northern Ireland in 2011, by proficiency rate*Northern Ireland: English language proficiency of non-native speakers in 2011
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