Labour statistics - Regions (for 'Developer API') — Long-term in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Labour statistics - Regions (for 'Developer API') — Long-term was -0.5 Percentage points in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Labour statistics - Regions (for 'Developer API') — Long-term in United Kingdom, 1995–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage points.
Analysis
In 2023, labour statistics - regions (for 'developer api') — long-term in United Kingdom stood at -0.5 Percentage points.
The figure is down 150.0% on the previous year and up 44.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour statistics - regions (for 'developer api') — long-term in United Kingdom peaked at -0.1 Percentage points in 2018 and was at its lowest, -3.1 Percentage points, in 1995.
United Kingdom ranks 31st of 43 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -2.2 Percentage points | -3.1 Percentage points | -1.4 Percentage points | 5 |
| 2000s | -1.06 Percentage points | -2.1 Percentage points | -0.6 Percentage points | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.65 Percentage points | -1.7 Percentage points | -0.1 Percentage points | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.4 Percentage points | -0.5 Percentage points | -0.2 Percentage points | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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- 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)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages) 76.7% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15-64) 79.9% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages) 73.5% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour statistics - regions (for 'developer api') — long-term in United Kingdom?
- Labour statistics - regions (for 'developer api') — long-term in United Kingdom was -0.5 Percentage points in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest labour statistics - regions (for 'developer api') — long-term recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was -0.1 Percentage points in 2018.
- What is the lowest labour statistics - regions (for 'developer api') — long-term recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.1 Percentage points in 1995.
- How does United Kingdom rank for labour statistics - regions (for 'developer api') — long-term?
- United Kingdom ranks 31st out of 43 countries with data for 2023.
- Is labour statistics - regions (for 'developer api') — long-term rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Labour statistics - Regions (for 'Developer API') — Long-term unemployment rate, gender difference. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
<p style="text-align: justify;">This dataset provides indicators on labour market, in large regions (TL2) and, where available, in small regions (TL3).</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Data covered</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Indicators include labour force, participation rate, employment, employment to population ratio, part-time employment rate, unemployment, unemployment rate, long-term unemployment rate and share of fixed-term employment contracts. Indicators are available by sex, for 15-64 year-olds. 15-24 year-olds and 15 year-olds or more age ranges are also available.</p> <p><strong>Definition of regions</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid <a href="https://webfs-cfe.oecd.org/files/.Stat/region/OECD_territorial-grid_TL2024.pdf">(pdf)</a> and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table <a href="https://webfs-cfe.oecd.org/files/.Stat/region/OECD%20Territorial%20correspondence%20-%20TL2024c.xlsx">(xlsx)</a>. </p> <p><strong>Cite this dataset</strong></p> <p>OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database <a href="http://oe.cd/geostats">http://oe.cd/geostats</a>.</p> <p><strong>Further information</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://regions-cities-atlas.oecd.org/">OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/oecd-regions-and-cities-at-a-glance-2024_f42db3bf-en.html">OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance</a></li> </ul> <p>For questions and/or comments, please email <a href="mailto:RegionStat@oecd.org">RegionStat@oecd.org</a>.</p>