Temporary employees by economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Temporary employees by economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) was 1,376 Thousand persons in 2008. ▬ Flat
Latest (2008)
1,376 Thousand persons
Change on year
down 6.3%
World rank
7th
of 40 countries
All-time high
1,687 Thousand persons
in 1997
All-time low
1,202 Thousand persons
in 1992
Years of data
17
1992–2008
Temporary employees by economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) in United Kingdom, 1992–2008
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand persons.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 1,376 Thousand persons for temporary employees by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in 2008.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.3% on the previous year and down 15.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, temporary employees by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in United Kingdom peaked at 1,687 Thousand persons in 1997 and was at its lowest, 1,202 Thousand persons, in 1992.
That places United Kingdom 7th out of 40 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the top quarter.
Temporary employees by economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Thousand persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1,202 Thousand persons | — |
| 1993 | 1,259 Thousand persons | +4.8% |
| 1994 | 1,394 Thousand persons | +10.7% |
| 1995 | 1,532 Thousand persons | +9.9% |
| 1996 | 1,574 Thousand persons | +2.8% |
| 1997 | 1,687 Thousand persons | +7.2% |
| 1998 | 1,637 Thousand persons | -3.0% |
| 1999 | 1,584 Thousand persons | -3.2% |
| 2000 | 1,606 Thousand persons | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 1,615 Thousand persons | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 1,487 Thousand persons | -7.9% |
| 2003 | 1,422 Thousand persons | -4.4% |
| 2004 | 1,399 Thousand persons | -1.6% |
| 2005 | 1,428 Thousand persons | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 1,450 Thousand persons | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 1,469 Thousand persons | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 1,376 Thousand persons | -6.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,483 Thousand persons | 1,202 Thousand persons | 1,687 Thousand persons | 8 |
| 2000s | 1,472 Thousand persons | 1,376 Thousand persons | 1,615 Thousand persons | 9 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 4 Poland 3,278 Thousand persons compare
- 4 Poland 3,278 Thousand persons compare
- 6 Italy 2,285 Thousand persons compare
- 7 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1,376 Thousand persons compare
- 9 Netherlands 1,297 Thousand persons compare
- 9 Netherlands 1,297 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 temporary employees by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in United Kingdom?
- Temporary employees by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) in United Kingdom was 1,376 Thousand persons in 2008, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest temporary employees by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 1,687 Thousand persons in 1997.
- What is the lowest temporary employees by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,202 Thousand persons in 1992.
- How does United Kingdom rank for temporary employees by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1)?
- United Kingdom ranks 7th out of 40 countries with data for 2008.
- Is temporary employees by economic activity (nace rev. 1.1) rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Temporary employees by economic activity (NACE Rev. 1.1) (1992-2008). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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