In the 2001 census, the 'White British' group accounted for more than what share?

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In the 2001 census, the 'White British' group accounted for more than what share?

This question tests how census data captures the ethnic makeup of the population. In 2001, the White British group formed a very large majority of people, well over four-fifths of the population. That means more than eighty percent identified as White British, with the remainder comprising other White groups and numerous minority ethnic groups. So the statement that it accounted for more than eighty percent is the best fit, reflecting its dominant share at the time (roughly in the mid-to-high eighties). For context, the share has declined somewhat since then as diversity increased, but in 2001 it was clearly above 80%.

This question tests how census data captures the ethnic makeup of the population. In 2001, the White British group formed a very large majority of people, well over four-fifths of the population. That means more than eighty percent identified as White British, with the remainder comprising other White groups and numerous minority ethnic groups. So the statement that it accounted for more than eighty percent is the best fit, reflecting its dominant share at the time (roughly in the mid-to-high eighties). For context, the share has declined somewhat since then as diversity increased, but in 2001 it was clearly above 80%.

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