Applicability: Person
Type: Derived variable
Overview
The industry (former) variable has two classifications that can be used when analysing Census 2021 data.
When data are sorted, we group categories about the same topic together into a variable. A group of categories is called a “classification.” There can be more than one classification about the same topic and each one is different. You should choose the one that is the most suitable for your research and analysis.
Industry (former) classification 17a
Mnemonic: industry_former_17a
Total number of categories: 17
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | A, B, D, E Agriculture, energy and water |
| 2 | C Manufacturing |
| 3 | F Construction |
| 4 | G Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles |
| 5 | H Transport and storage |
| 6 | I Accommodation and food service activities |
| 7 | J Information and communication |
| 8 | K Financial and insurance activities |
| 9 | L Real estate activities |
| 10 | M Professional scientific and technical activities |
| 11 | N Administrative and support service activities |
| 12 | O Public administration and defence; compulsory social security |
| 13 | P Education |
| 14 | Q Human health and social work activities |
| 15 | R S T U Other |
| 16 | Never worked |
| -8 | Does not apply* |
*Students and schoolchildren living away during term-time, children aged 15 years and under, and people who were employed in the week before 21 March 2021.
Industry (former) classification 10a
Mnemonic: industry_former_10a
Total number of categories: 10
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | A, B, D, E Agriculture, energy and water |
| 2 | C Manufacturing |
| 3 | F Construction |
| 4 | G, I Distribution, hotels and restaurants |
| 5 | H, J Transport and communication |
| 6 | K, L, M, N Financial, real estate, professional and administrative activities |
| 7 | O, P, Q Public administration, education and health |
| 8 | R, S, T, U Other |
| 9 | Never worked |
| -8 | Does not apply* |
*Students and schoolchildren living away during term-time, children aged 15 years and under, and people who were employed in the week before 21 March 2021.