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Table 1 Description of small area population statistics

From: An investigation of inequalities in exposure to PM2.5 air pollution across small areas in Ireland

Indicator

Description

No third-level education

The proportion of the 15+ population in a SA without a third-level education (degree)

Non-working age population

The proportion of a SA aged between 0–14 years and above the age of 65

Non-owner-occupied housing

The proportion of the population in a SA that is residing in non-owner-occupied housing (e.g., rented accommodation)

Non-white ethnicity

The proportion of households in a SA that are non-white

Non-professional socioeconomic group

The proportion of the population in a SA of a non-professional occupation (by reference person)

Unskilled social class

The proportion of the population in a SA of an unskilled social class

Unemployed

The proportion of the 15+ population in a SA that is unemployed