Industry by employment size class (NACE Rev. 2, B-E) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Industry by employment size class (NACE Rev. 2, B-E) was 1,251 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Industry by employment size class (NACE Rev. 2, B-E) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2005–2018
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2018, industry by employment size class (nace rev. 2, b-e) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland stood at 1,251.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, industry by employment size class (nace rev. 2, b-e) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 1,303 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1,153, in 2010.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 5th of 34 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Industry by employment size class (NACE Rev. 2, B-E) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1,232 | — |
| 2006 | 1,266 | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 1,277 | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 1,217 | -4.7% |
| 2009 | 1,238 | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 1,153 | -6.9% |
| 2011 | 1,206 | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 1,263 | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 1,303 | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 1,263 | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 1,234 | -2.3% |
| 2016 | 1,199 | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 1,224 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 1,251 | +2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,246 | 1,217 | 1,277 | 5 |
| 2010s | 1,233 | 1,153 | 1,303 | 9 |
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More work & labour data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 60.91 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 35,770 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 0.4352 % change on previous year (2027)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 61.4% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 65.6% (2025)
- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 87.4% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages) 57.3% (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is industry by employment size class (nace rev. 2, b-e) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Industry by employment size class (nace rev. 2, b-e) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 1,251 in 2018, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest industry by employment size class (nace rev. 2, b-e) recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 1,303 in 2013.
- What is the lowest industry by employment size class (nace rev. 2, b-e) recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,153 in 2010.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for industry by employment size class (nace rev. 2, b-e)?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 5th out of 34 countries with data for 2018.
- Is industry by employment size class (nace rev. 2, b-e) rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Industry by employment size class (NACE Rev. 2, B-E) (2005-2020). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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