Sex
Definition
This is the sex recorded by the person completing the census. The options were “Female” and “Male”.
We provided guidance on how to answer the sex question.
Classification
Total number of categories 2
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Male |
| 2 | Female |
Source question or variables
Question 3 - What is your sex
Reason for asking
This important information is required to produce statistical breakdowns of the population by sex. It is also used for equality monitoring.
England & Wales and Scotland (2011) comparisons
The questions in England & Wales (2021) and the Scotland (2011) Census question were identical to the Scotland 2022 question.
Definition
The classification of a person as either male or female.
Classification
Total number of categories 2
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Male |
| 2 | Female |
Source question or variables
2: What is your sex?
- Male
- Female
Reason for asking
This important information is required to produce statistical breakdowns of the population by sex. It is also used for equality monitoring.
England & Wales (2011) and Scotland (2001) comparisons
The question in England & Wales (2011) and the question in Scotland (2001) was identical to the Scotland (2011) question.
Definition
This variable identifies each person's sex.
Classification
Total number of categories 2
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Male |
| 2 | Female |