An estimated 5 million people provide unpaid care in England and Wales

Number of unpaid carers (excl childcare) by hours of care provided in a typical week

9 hours or fewer

1.76m

10 to 19 hours

678,000

20 to 34 hours

483,000

35 to 49 hours

552,000

50 hours or more

1.51m

0m

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

9 hours or fewer

1.76m

10 to 19 hours

678,000

20 to 34 hours

483,000

35 to 49 hours

552,000

50 hours or more

1.51m

2.0

0m

0.5

1.0

1.5

9 hours or fewer

1.76m

10 to 19 hours

678,000

20 to 34 hours

483,000

35 to 49 hours

552,000

50 hours or more

1.51m

0m

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

Guardian graphic. Source: ONS, Census 2021. Q: ‘Do you look after, or give any help or support to, anyone because they have long-term physical or mental health conditions or illnesses, or problems related to old age?