Dataset: Sexual orientation by English regions and UK countries

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1. In this dataset

   Unit of measurement

   Number of people (thousands) and percentage

   Geography

   • United Kingdom
   • England
   • Wales
   • Scotland
   • Northern Ireland
   • North East
   • North West
   • Yorkshire and The Humber
   • East Midlands
   • West Midlands
   • East of England
   • London
   • South East
   • South West

   ... (plus 4 more)

   Sexual orientation

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

   Time

   • All years between 2012 and 2020

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   Estimates of sexual orientation by region for 2012 and 2013 are available for Northern Ireland only

   Unit of measure

   • Number
   • Percentage

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   Percentages are calculated out of all people aged 16 and over within a region within a particular year. For example, 1.3% of people aged 16 and over in the North East in 2019 identified as gay or lesbian. The percentages of each sexual orientation response category within a region within a particular year will add up to 100% (subject to rounding).

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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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