Applicability: Person
Type: Standard variable
Overview
The sexual orientation variable has three 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.
Sexual orientation classification 9a
Mnemonic: sexual_orientation_9a
Total number of categories: 9
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Straight or Heterosexual |
| 2 | Gay or Lesbian |
| 3 | Bisexual |
| 4 | Pansexual |
| 5 | Asexual |
| 6 | Queer |
| 7 | All other sexual orientations |
| 8 | Not answered |
| -8 | Does not apply* |
*Students and schoolchildren living away during term-time, and children aged 15 years and under.
Sexual orientation classification 6a
Mnemonic: sexual_orientation_6a
Total number of categories: 6
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Straight or Heterosexual |
| 2 | Gay or Lesbian |
| 3 | Bisexual |
| 4 | All other sexual orientations |
| 5 | Not answered |
| -8 | Does not apply* |
*Students and schoolchildren living away during term-time, and children aged 15 years and under.
Sexual orientation classification 4a
Mnemonic: sexual_orientation_4a
Total number of categories: 4
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Straight or Heterosexual |
| 2 | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Other (LGB+) |
| 3 | Not answered |
| -8 | Does not apply* |
*Students and schoolchildren living away during term-time, and children aged 15 years and under.