United KingdomA claim circulating online asserts that the white population in London has 'plummeted' from 98% to 34%. This assertion is false according to the latest 2021 census data, which indicates that 53.8% of London's population identifies as white. This includes 36.8% who identify as White British and 17% who identify as White Other. Historical data shows a decline in the white population share over time, from 79.8% in 1991 to 59.8% in 2011, but direct comparison with earlier periods like 1961 is problematic due to changes in how ethnicity was recorded. The 1961 Census collected data on country of birth rather than ethnicity, making cross-decade comparisons misleading.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual corrections based on census data and acknowledges historical shifts while emphasizing the limitations of comparing past and present data due to evolving methodologies. It does not exhibit overtly biased language or selective sourcing.
