This dataset provides 2001 Census estimates that classify usual residents aged 16 to 74 in England and Wales by sex and age and level of qualifications by economic activity. The estimates are as at census day, 29 April 2001.

The term 'no qualifications' describes people without any academic, vocational or professional qualifications. The term 'lower level' qualifications is used to describe qualifications equivalent to levels 1 to 3 of the National Key Learning targets (i.e. GCSE's, 'O' levels, 'A' levels NVQ levels 1 - 3). The term 'higher level' refers to qualifications of levels 4 and above (i.e. first degrees, higher degrees, NVQ levels 4 and 5, HND, HNC and certain professional qualifications).

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Table ID
ST032
Source
2001 Census
Units
Persons
Keywords
Sex, Age, Economic Activity, Economically Inactive, Employee, Unemployed, Student, Self-employed, Retired, Permanently sick/disabled, Qualifications
Coverage
England and Wales
Area types
Wards and above
Latest data
2001
Last updated
2003-08-30 09:30
Variables
Sex, Age, Highest Level of Qualification, Economic Activity
Contact
Census Customer Services
Email
census.customerservices@ons.gov.uk
Phone
01329 444 972
Website
http://www.ons.gov.uk/census/
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