Honours System
Recognising exceptional achievement or service
This page contains statistical information on a recent honours list presented as a series of graphs. The first graph illustrates the regional distribution of honours. The percentages for each region can vary roughly ±5% from list to list.
The second graph shows the proportion of awards made at each level. The vast majority of honours are made at the lower levels, with OBE and MBE awards accounting for about 85% of an average list.
K: Knighthoods/Dames
C: Companions/Commanders in Orders
O: Officers in Orders
M: Members in Orders
