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1. In this dataset

   Unit of measurement

   Number of people (thousands) and percentage

   Age groups

   • 16-24
   • 25-34
   • 35-49
   • 50-64
   • 65+

   Geography

   • United Kingdom

   Sex

   • Female
   • Male

   Sexual orientation

   • Heterosexual or straight
   • Gay or lesbian
   • Bisexual
   • Other
   • Don't know or refuse

   Time

   • All years between 2014 and 2020

   Unit of measure

   • Number
   • Percentage

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   Percentages are calculated out of all men (or women) of a particular age group within a particular year. For example, 5.5% of women aged 16 to 24 in 2019 identified as bisexual. The percentages of each sexual orientation response category for men (or women) within an age group within a particular year will add up to 100% (subject to rounding)

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2. Quality and methodology information

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   • Where the data comes from (source)
   • The accuracy and reliability of the data
   • The relevance of the data to certain applications or uses
   • Things to consider when using the data

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3. Previous versions

   Previous versions of this dataset are available.

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