Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) was 374.9 Thousand persons in 2008. ▼ Falling
Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) in United Kingdom, 1993–2008
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in United Kingdom is 374.9 Thousand persons, measured in 2008.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.7% on the previous year and down 10.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in United Kingdom peaked at 495.1 Thousand persons in 1995 and was at its lowest, 311.5 Thousand persons, in 2003.
That places United Kingdom 8th out of 38 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 16 years of available data.
Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 473.2 Thousand persons | — |
| 1994 | 483.1 Thousand persons | +2.1% |
| 1995 | 495.1 Thousand persons | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 473.7 Thousand persons | -4.3% |
| 1997 | 451.6 Thousand persons | -4.7% |
| 1998 | 419.1 Thousand persons | -7.2% |
| 1999 | 377 Thousand persons | -10.0% |
| 2000 | 382.9 Thousand persons | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 343.6 Thousand persons | -10.3% |
| 2002 | 341.7 Thousand persons | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 311.5 Thousand persons | -8.8% |
| 2004 | 328.2 Thousand persons | +5.4% |
| 2005 | 360.9 Thousand persons | +10.0% |
| 2006 | 353.7 Thousand persons | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 361.5 Thousand persons | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 374.9 Thousand persons | +3.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 453.26 Thousand persons | 377 Thousand persons | 495.1 Thousand persons | 7 |
| 2000s | 350.99 Thousand persons | 311.5 Thousand persons | 382.9 Thousand persons | 9 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 5 France 716.9 Thousand persons compare
- 6 Greece 489.6 Thousand persons compare
- 7 Portugal 482 Thousand persons compare
- 8 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 374.9 Thousand persons compare
- 10 Netherlands 242.2 Thousand persons compare
- 10 Netherlands 242.2 Thousand persons compare
More work & labour data for United Kingdom
- Labour force by educational attainment level and NUTS 2 region 33,796 Thousand persons (2019)
- Employed persons by educational attainment level and NUTS 2 region 32,527 Thousand persons (2019)
- Labour force participation rates by NUTS 2 region 69.8% (2019)
- Labour force by NUTS 2 region 33,796 Thousand persons (2019)
- Employed persons by NUTS 2 region 32,527 Thousand persons (2019)
- Average actual weekly hours worked in the main job of persons who 35.6 Hour (2019)
- Labour force participation rates by educational attainment level 78.1% (2019)
- Employment rates by NUTS 2 region 67.2% (2019)
- Persons in full-time/part-time employment by professional status and 32,527 Thousand persons (2019)
- Employed persons by professional status and NUTS 2 region 32,527 Thousand persons (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in United Kingdom?
- Employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in United Kingdom was 374.9 Thousand persons in 2008, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 495.1 Thousand persons in 1995.
- What is the lowest employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 311.5 Thousand persons in 2003.
- How does United Kingdom rank for employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1)?
- United Kingdom ranks 8th out of 38 countries with data for 2008.
- Is employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1 two-digit level) (1992-2008). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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