2021 UK census data on gender identity downgraded due to potential respondent misunderstanding.
The UK's Office for National Statistics has downgraded the 2021 census data on gender identity to "official statistics in development" due to concerns that many respondents, particularly those with limited English skills, may have misunderstood the question. Originally reporting 262,000 transgender individuals, the ONS acknowledged potential bias and plans to clarify the data's uncertainty and develop better standards for future surveys.
September 12, 2024
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