Census data on inter-ethnic relationships in the UK. An inter-ethnic relationship is one between a cohabiting couple where each person is from a different ethnic group. This short presentation gives different facts about the types of people in inter-ethnic relationships. @statshan on twitter, TES and Slideshare www.facebook.com/teachingwithstatistics

1. Inter-ethnic Relationships
2011 Census Data from the Office for National Statistics
Key Points

2. Definition
An inter-ethnic relationship is defined as:
A relationship between a couple who are either
married, in a civil partnership or cohabiting
where each partner identifies with a
different ethnic group.

3. Inter-ethnic Relationships
In 2011
2.3 million
people were in an inter-ethnic relationship

4. Inter-ethnic Relationships
This was:
9%
of all people living as a couple

5. Inter-ethnic Relationships
7%
Up from
in 2001

6. Inter-ethnic Relationships
4%of those of White British ethnicity who were
part of a cohabiting couple relationship
were in an inter-ethnic relationship.
Just:

7. Inter-ethnic Relationships
4%
Just:
Reflecting the fact that they are the
largest group of the overall population,
so have a greater opportunity to be in a
relationship with someone who is also White British.
of those of White British ethnicity who were
part of a cohabiting couple relationship
were in an inter-ethnic relationship.

8. Inter-ethnic Relationships
85%of people from mixed/multiple ethnic groups who
were in a cohabiting couple relationship
were in an inter-ethnic relationship.
In comparison

9. Inter-ethnic Relationships
85%
In comparison
Reflecting the fact that these are the
smallest group of the overall population.
of people from mixed/multiple ethnic groups who
were in a cohabiting couple relationship
were in an inter-ethnic relationship.

10. Inter-ethnic Relationships
12%
Indian
Cultural, racial and religious differences are likely to play a part
in the low rate of inter ethnic relationships for those of
Asian/Asian British ethnicity who were
in a cohabiting couple relationship:
9%7%
31%
ChinesePakistaniBangladeshi

11. Inter-ethnic Relationships
35%of people of an Arab ethnicity who
were in a cohabiting couple relationship
were in an inter-ethnic relationship.
And finally:

12. Inter-ethnic Relationships
35%
And finally:
But the rate was higher for
Arab men (43%) than Arab women (26%)
of people of an Arab ethnicity who
were in a cohabiting couple relationship
were in an inter-ethnic relationship.

13. Want more?
See the whole report on the ONS website