Dorset: Highest level of qualification
Location Type: Unitary Authorities, ONS Geographic Code: E06000059
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Key Facts
| All Residents | 379,579 |
| Male | 184,413 |
| Female | 195,166 |
| Households | 169,258 |
| Population Density (people/km2) | 152.4 |
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| Table Code | ts067 |
| Issued | 2023-01-10 |
| Unit of Measure | Person |
| Number of Response Options | 8 |
Description
Data
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Pie ChartThis dataset provides Census 2021 estimates that classify usual residents aged 16 years and over in England and Wales by their highest level of qualification. The estimates are as at Census Day, 21 March 2021.
Summary
The highest level of qualification is derived from the question asking people to indicate all qualifications held, or their nearest equivalent.
This may include foreign qualifications where they were matched to the closest UK equivalent.
Quality Statement
There are quality considerations about higher education qualifications, including those at Level 4+, responses from older people and international migrants, and comparability with 2011 Census data.
| Highest level of qualification: Total: All usual residents aged 16 years and over | 321,902 |
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| No qualifications | 50,834 |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 33,549 |
| Level 2 qualifications | 48,267 |
| Apprenticeship | 21,943 |
| Level 3 qualifications | 56,884 |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 101,298 |
| Other qualifications | 9,127 |
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