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Ever worked indicator

  • Mnemonic reference

    EVERWORK

  • Applicability

    Person

  • Type

    Primary variable

Definition

Indicates whether an individual has ever worked.

Classification

Total number of categories 3

Code Name
1 Yes
2 No
X No code required - comprises All schoolchildren and full-time students living away from home during term time, all those aged under 16 and all those aged 16 and over who are in employment.

Source question or variables

29: Have you ever worked?

  • Yes, please write in the year you last worked
  • No, have never worked

England & Wales (2011) and Scotland (2001) comparisons

The questions in 2011 England & Wales and 2001 Scotland questionnaires are identical to the 2011 question in Scotland and will therefore be comparable.

  • Mnemonic reference

    EVWKPUK

  • Applicability

    All people aged 16 to 74 who were not working in the week before the Census, UK.

Definition

This variable records whether a person has ever worked.

Classification

Total number of categories 3

Not applicable category (X) comprises: All people aged 15 and under or aged 75 and over and all people who were working the week before the census.

Code Name
1 Has worked
2 Never worked
X Not applicable