London may come in second place behind New York City for percentage of immigrant population. But it is easily the most diverse city in all of Europe, as well as one of the most multicultural cities in the world.
2021 Census data for England and Wales shows that: the most ethnically diverse region was London – 46.2% of residents identified with Asian, black, mixed or 'other' ethnic groups, and a further 17.0% with white ethnic minorities.
According to a new study by Wallethub, New York City is the sixth most diverse city in America. The study claims the entire country is undergoing rapid diversification. It says New York City's multi-racial population increased by more than 10% in 2020.
London had the most 'rainbow' neighbourhoods - meaning a diverse area - followed by Birmingham, Leicester, Slough, Watford, Luton and Manchester. Meanwhile, the number of areas with 'very high levels of diversity' rose from 342 (1 per cent) in 2001 to 2,201 in 2021 (6 per cent).
Australia's population of about 23.4 million is one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse populations in the world. The country was colonized by the British and has experienced immigration from many different countries and cultures.
One quarter of Melbourne's population was born overseas making it one of the world's most multicultural cities. There are now people from 140 nations living harmoniously together.
The combination of Industrialisation and a growing British Empire meant that London people from all over the world were trading in London by the 1800s and the population grew rapidly. The Port of London was the first place where trading ships disembarked and many different communities have left their mark here.
As the largest city in the UK, London is home to one of the most ethnically diverse populations in the world. From India to Jamaica to Ghana and many more countries, the world is truly represented in this vibrant area.
According to the 2012-2016 ACS, New York City's population was 32% White, 29% Hispanic, 22% Black, and 14% Asian/PI, and the NYC Population by Race and Ethnicity map below shows how these groups are distributed by residence. New York City has distinct patterns of residential concentration by race and ethnicity.
With its excellent economy and a top operational choice of many prestigious companies, New York sees migrations of many foreigners. This is one of the main reasons why the cultural diversity in New York is so prominent.
White Americans make up 44.6% of New York City's population. According to the survey, there were 3,704,243 White Americans residing in New York City. White Americans of non-Hispanic origin make up 35.1% of the city's population. There are 2,918,976 non-Hispanic whites residing in the city.
Our findings show that ethnic diversity in England and Wales has steadily increased: from 2.02 in 2001, to 3.56 in 2011, to 5.14 in 2021.
The most significant wave of Asian immigration to and settlement in the United Kingdom came following the Second World War, with the resumed control of Hong Kong, the breakup of the British Empire and the independence of Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka and later Bangladesh, especially during the 1950s and 1960s.
London may be the capital city of England, but it is also one of the most multicultural cities in the world. As a matter of fact, one-third of all Londoners are foreign-born, and over 200 languages are spoken throughout its many streets and neighbourhoods.
Australia is a vibrant, multicultural country. We are home to the world's oldest continuous cultures, as well as Australians who identify with more than 270 ancestries.
“While exploring the same topic using the latest Census data, an article from the ABC considered Point Cook in Victoria to be the country's most multicultural suburb based on the fact that the residents are from 86 different countries,” notes author Charlotte Pan.
The City of Melbourne is home to one of the world's most harmonious and culturally diverse communities.
Not for the first time, Leicester lays claim to be a unique place in the UK. According to the 2021 Census data, it has emerged as the first plural city in the UK where no ethnic group has a majority.
Cities across the UK regions with high White British populations include Swansea (91.5%), Kingston Upon Hull (89.7%), Plymouth (92.2%), Darlington (93.7%), Belfast (96.4% - NI classification "white"), Norwich (84.7%), Liverpool (84.8%) and Chelmsford (90.0%).
Those identifying as White British accounted for 43.4% of London's population compared with 78.4% for England and Wales overall. Excluding White British, the most common ethnic groups in London were Other White (14.6%), Black African (7.9%), and Indian (7.0%).
In terms of being a culturally diverse area in Australia, Sydney is a multicultural hot spot. Over 42.9 percent of people living in Sydney have been born overseas, which means that the city ranks above other major metropolises like New York (37.5 percent), Chicago (20.7 pecent) and even Los Angeles (37.7 percent)!
Sydney is more culturally diverse than Melbourne – less Sydneysiders (58.1%) were born in Australia than Melbournites (62.6%). Ancestry also comes into play here, with slightly less Sydneysiders being of Australian ancestry than those living in Melbourne.
Sydney is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Of the total population of Greater Sydney, 39.2% of people were born overseas.