Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) was 370.6 Thousand persons in 2008. ▼ Falling

Latest (2008)
370.6 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
8th
of 38 countries
All-time high
419.1 Thousand persons
in 1998
All-time low
313.1 Thousand persons
in 2002
Years of data
11
1998–2008

Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1998–2008

01002003004001998200320081998: 419.1 Thousand persons1999: 373.8 Thousand persons2000: 385.6 Thousand persons2001: 354 Thousand persons2002: 313.1 Thousand persons2003: 355.9 Thousand persons2004: 349.8 Thousand persons2005: 364 Thousand persons2006: 365 Thousand persons2007: 371.3 Thousand persons2008: 370.6 Thousand persons

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.

Analysis

In 2008, employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland stood at 370.6 Thousand persons.

That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and down 11.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 419.1 Thousand persons in 1998 and was at its lowest, 313.1 Thousand persons, in 2002.

That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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 11 years of available data.

Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1 two-digit level) (1998-2008) - quarterly data in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1998 to 2008.
Year Thousand persons Change
1998 419.1 Thousand persons
1999 373.8 Thousand persons -10.8%
2000 385.6 Thousand persons +3.2%
2001 354 Thousand persons -8.2%
2002 313.1 Thousand persons -11.6%
2003 355.9 Thousand persons +13.7%
2004 349.8 Thousand persons -1.7%
2005 364 Thousand persons +4.1%
2006 365 Thousand persons +0.3%
2007 371.3 Thousand persons +1.7%
2008 370.6 Thousand persons -0.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 396.45 Thousand persons 373.8 Thousand persons 419.1 Thousand persons 2
2000s 358.81 Thousand persons 313.1 Thousand persons 385.6 Thousand persons 9

Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  1. 5 France 722.8 Thousand persons compare
  2. 6 Greece 489.4 Thousand persons compare
  3. 7 Portugal 470.6 Thousand persons compare
  4. 8 United Kingdom 370.6 Thousand persons compare
  5. 10 Netherlands 218.5 Thousand persons compare
  6. 10 Netherlands 218.5 Thousand persons compare

See the full ranking of 40 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 370.6 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 419.1 Thousand persons in 1998.
What is the lowest employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 313.1 Thousand persons in 2002.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for employed persons by detailed economic activity (nace rev. 1.1)?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is down 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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) (1998-2008) - quarterly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Employed persons by detailed economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1 two-digit level) (1998-2008) - quarterly data
Unit
Thousand persons
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
40 places, 413 data points, 1998–2008
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