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England and Wales: English language proficiency in 2011 by gender

English proficiency of non-native speakers in England and Wales in 2011, by gender

The data displays the English language proficiency of non-native speakers in England and Wales in 2011, by gender. In terms of those who spoke English "well" or "very well", the gender divide was roughly equal, but for those who spoke English "not well" or "not at all", there were far more females than males.

Speaks English "very well" or "well"	50.4	49.6
Speaks English "not well" or "not at all"	39.7	60.3

England and Wales: English language proficiency in 2011 by gender

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