Data collection and publication - ethnic group: guidance

Annex 2: 2011 question

Below is the question as it read for the 2011 census and the previous version of this guidance. It is provided only as a reference and should not be used.

Question: What is your ethnic group

Answer: Choose one section from A to F, then tick one box which best describes your ethnic group or background

A. White

• 1. Scottish
• 2. Other British
• 3. Irish
• 4. Gypsy/Traveller
• 5. Polish
• 6. Other white ethnic group, please write in

B. Mixed or multiple ethnic groups

• 7. Any mixed or multiple ethnic groups, please write in

C. Asian, Asian Scottish or Asian British

• 8. Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British
• 9. Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British
• 10. Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British
• 11. Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British
• 12. Other, please write in

D. African

• 13. African, African Scottish or African British
• 14. Other, please write in

E. Caribbean or Black

• 15. Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish, or Caribbean British
• 16. Black, Black Scottish or Black British
• 17. Other, please write in

F. Other ethnic group

• 18. Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British
• 19. Other, please write in