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Nov 8, 2023 • 7 tweets • 2 min read • Read on X
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We've been investigating the quality of #Census2021 gender identity data after some unexpected patterns were identified.

Our final summary report has been published today to help users in their interpretation of the census results.

➡️ ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulati…
Commenting on the release of today’s report, Jen Woolford Director of population statistics at the ONS said: (1/6)💬⬇️ Quote graphic with the wording: We have confidence in our gender identity estimates at a national level, however there are some patterns in the data that are consistent with - but do not conclusively demonstrate - that some respondents may not have interpreted the question as intended, for example, people with lower English language skills in some areas. Jen Woolford, Director of Population Statistics, ONS
She went on to say: (2/6)💬⬇️ Quote graphic with the wording: While these patterns may be unexpected, this does not necessarily mean they are wrong. Some local authorities may attract trans people due to established communities and unexpected patterns can result from correlations between variables, such as younger age profiles in some ethnic groups. Jen Woolford, Director of Population Statistics, ONS
Continuing, Jen said: (3/6)💬⬇️ Quote graphic with the wording: We have spoken with users of these data, and they recognise that there will be greater levels of uncertainty in our gender identity statistics. We have released additional information to help them interpret the data at a detailed level. We have made it clear that these should not be used to create alternative estimates of the trans population. Jen Woolford, Director of Population Statistics, ONS
Jen continued by saying: (4/6)💬⬇️ Image
Jen also said: (5/6)💬⬇️ Quote graphic with the wording: Any expectations of how the transgender population varies over different population subgroups were built on limited evidence – precisely the evidence gap that inclusion of this question on the census was intended to fill. Jen Woolford, Director of Population Statistics, ONS
Jen concluded by saying: (6/6)💬⬇️

➡️ ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulati…
Quote graphic with the wording: We will continue to develop these statistics as part of our programme to develop population and migration statistics, informed by our recent public consultation. Jen Woolford, Director of Population Statistics, ONS

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Read Labour market overview ➡️ ons.gov.uk/employmentandl…
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➡️ ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulati…
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➡️ https://t.co/dqtoX7f7heons.gov.uk/employmentandl…
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