London's population by ethnicity

What does this graph show?

London's population is far more ethnically diverse than the population of the rest of England. Around a half of people in Inner London are from an ethnic group other than White British. Around a third are from a non-White ethnic group.

In Inner London, the largest non-White ethnic minority groups are Black African and Black Caribbean. In Outer London around 40% are not White British, and 30% are not White. In Outer London, the largest non-White ethnic minority group is Indian.

In the rest of England, around 15% of people come from non-White British ethnic groups, and under 10% are not White.

The White Other group is a diverse group in itself. It includes long standing populations such as the Irish population as well as more recent arrivals from Eastern Europe, Latin America and elsewhere.

The ethnic mix is only one way of looking at diversity in London. See also the different countries of birth of London's population.

Indicator last updated: 27 January 2012