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Source Name of collection/source Name of collection/source Data are compiled from the European Labour Force Survey.
Data are compiled from the European Labour Force Survey.
Data are compiled from the European Labour Force Survey.
Data are compiled from the European Labour Force Survey.
Data are compiled from the European Labour Force Survey.
Data are compiled from the European Labour Force Survey.
Data are compiled from the European Labour Force Survey.
Data are compiled from the European Labour Force Survey.
Data are compiled from the European Labour Force Survey.
Data are compiled from the European Labour Force Survey.
Data are compiled from the European Labour Force Survey.
Data are compiled from the European Labour Force Survey.
Data are compiled from the European Labour Force Survey.
Data are compiled from the European Labour Force Survey.
From 1992, data are based on the quarterly Household Labour Force Survey and on administrative sources. The survey covers 120 000 persons from 61 000 households. Each household remains in the sample for 5 successive quarters with a fifth of the sample replaced each quarter. The first interview is carried out face-to-face and subsequent ones by telephone. Questions about activity refer to the week before the interview. For questions asked every quarter, the response is carried forward from the previous quarter if contact is not made with the respondent in the subsequent quarter. Before 1992, data were based on Census of Employment and Annual Labour Force Survey. Working owners and private domestic servants were excluded from the Census. These groups were estimated from the Population Census and from the annual Labour Force Survey. The labour force includes trainees on work-related government programmes.
From 1992, data are based on the quarterly Household Labour Force Survey and on administrative sources. The survey covers 120 000 persons from 61 000 households. Each household remains in the sample for 5 successive quarters with a fifth of the sample replaced each quarter. The first interview is carried out face-to-face and subsequent ones by telephone. Questions about activity refer to the week before the interview. For questions asked every quarter, the response is carried forward from the previous quarter if contact is not made with the respondent in the subsequent quarter. Before 1992, data were based on Census of Employment and Annual Labour Force Survey. Working owners and private domestic servants were excluded from the Census. These groups were estimated from the Population Census and from the annual Labour Force Survey. The labour force includes trainees on work-related government programmes.
From 1992, data are based on the quarterly Household Labour Force Survey and on administrative sources. The survey covers 120 000 persons from 61 000 households. Each household remains in the sample for 5 successive quarters with a fifth of the sample replaced each quarter. The first interview is carried out face-to-face and subsequent ones by telephone. Questions about activity refer to the week before the interview. For questions asked every quarter, the response is carried forward from the previous quarter if contact is not made with the respondent in the subsequent quarter. Before 1992, data were based on Census of Employment and Annual Labour Force Survey. Working owners and private domestic servants were excluded from the Census. These groups were estimated from the Population Census and from the annual Labour Force Survey. The labour force includes trainees on work-related government programmes.
From 1992, data are based on the quarterly Household Labour Force Survey and on administrative sources. The survey covers 120 000 persons from 61 000 households. Each household remains in the sample for 5 successive quarters with a fifth of the sample replaced each quarter. The first interview is carried out face-to-face and subsequent ones by telephone. Questions about activity refer to the week before the interview. For questions asked every quarter, the response is carried forward from the previous quarter if contact is not made with the respondent in the subsequent quarter. Before 1992, data were based on Census of Employment and Annual Labour Force Survey. Working owners and private domestic servants were excluded from the Census. These groups were estimated from the Population Census and from the annual Labour Force Survey. The labour force includes trainees on work-related government programmes.
From 1992, data are based on the quarterly Household Labour Force Survey and on administrative sources. The survey covers 120 000 persons from 61 000 households. Each household remains in the sample for 5 successive quarters with a fifth of the sample replaced each quarter. The first interview is carried out face-to-face and subsequent ones by telephone. Questions about activity refer to the week before the interview. For questions asked every quarter, the response is carried forward from the previous quarter if contact is not made with the respondent in the subsequent quarter. Before 1992, data were based on Census of Employment and Annual Labour Force Survey. Working owners and private domestic servants were excluded from the Census. These groups were estimated from the Population Census and from the annual Labour Force Survey. The labour force includes trainees on work-related government programmes.
From 1992, data are based on the quarterly Household Labour Force Survey and on administrative sources. The survey covers 120 000 persons from 61 000 households. Each household remains in the sample for 5 successive quarters with a fifth of the sample replaced each quarter. The first interview is carried out face-to-face and subsequent ones by telephone. Questions about activity refer to the week before the interview. For questions asked every quarter, the response is carried forward from the previous quarter if contact is not made with the respondent in the subsequent quarter. Before 1992, data were based on Census of Employment and Annual Labour Force Survey. Working owners and private domestic servants were excluded from the Census. These groups were estimated from the Population Census and from the annual Labour Force Survey. The labour force includes trainees on work-related government programmes.
From 1992, data are based on the quarterly Household Labour Force Survey and on administrative sources. The survey covers 120 000 persons from 61 000 households. Each household remains in the sample for 5 successive quarters with a fifth of the sample replaced each quarter. The first interview is carried out face-to-face and subsequent ones by telephone. Questions about activity refer to the week before the interview. For questions asked every quarter, the response is carried forward from the previous quarter if contact is not made with the respondent in the subsequent quarter. Before 1992, data were based on Census of Employment and Annual Labour Force Survey. Working owners and private domestic servants were excluded from the Census. These groups were estimated from the Population Census and from the annual Labour Force Survey. The labour force includes trainees on work-related government programmes.
Data Characteristics Data Characteristics Reference period Reference periodData are mid-year estimates. The last population census took place in 2001 and its results are included in this publication. Data from 1982 have been recalculated in line with the 2001 census results. Population data from 1976 to 1980 are in line with the 1981 census results.
Data for 2009 are 2008 based National Population Projections.
Data are mid-year estimates. The last population census took place in 2001 and its results are included in this publication. Data from 1982 have been recalculated in line with the 2001 census results. Population data from 1976 to 1980 are in line with the 1981 census results.
Data for 2009 are 2008 based National Population Projections.
Data are mid-year estimates. The last population census took place in 2001 and its results are included in this publication. Data from 1982 have been recalculated in line with the 2001 census results. Population data from 1976 to 1980 are in line with the 1981 census results.
Data for 2009 are 2008 based National Population Projections.
Data are mid-year estimates. The last population census took place in 2001 and its results are included in this publication. Data from 1982 have been recalculated in line with the 2001 census results. Population data from 1976 to 1980 are in line with the 1981 census results.
Data for 2009 are 2008 based National Population Projections.
Data are mid-year estimates. The last population census took place in 2001 and its results are included in this publication. Data from 1982 have been recalculated in line with the 2001 census results. Population data from 1976 to 1980 are in line with the 1981 census results.
Data for 2009 are 2008 based National Population Projections.
Data are mid-year estimates. The last population census took place in 2001 and its results are included in this publication. Data from 1982 have been recalculated in line with the 2001 census results. Population data from 1976 to 1980 are in line with the 1981 census results.
Data for 2009 are 2008 based National Population Projections.
Data are mid-year estimates. The last population census took place in 2001 and its results are included in this publication. Data from 1982 have been recalculated in line with the 2001 census results. Population data from 1976 to 1980 are in line with the 1981 census results.
Data for 2009 are 2008 based National Population Projections.
The survey results are grossed up by applying weights to each respondent related to their age, gender, and region of residence. Data are revised when population estimates are revised. Figures from 2005 refer to the second quarter of year (April-June). Figures from 1992 to 2004 refer to spring quarter (March-May). Figures prior to 1992 referred to mid-year (June).
The survey results are grossed up by applying weights to each respondent related to their age, gender, and region of residence. Data are revised when population estimates are revised. Figures from 2005 refer to the second quarter of year (April-June). Figures from 1992 to 2004 refer to spring quarter (March-May). Figures prior to 1992 referred to mid-year (June).
The survey results are grossed up by applying weights to each respondent related to their age, gender, and region of residence. Data are revised when population estimates are revised. Figures from 2005 refer to the second quarter of year (April-June). Figures from 1992 to 2004 refer to spring quarter (March-May). Figures prior to 1992 referred to mid-year (June).
The survey results are grossed up by applying weights to each respondent related to their age, gender, and region of residence. Data are revised when population estimates are revised. Figures from 2005 refer to the second quarter of year (April-June). Figures from 1992 to 2004 refer to spring quarter (March-May). Figures prior to 1992 referred to mid-year (June).
The survey results are grossed up by applying weights to each respondent related to their age, gender, and region of residence. Data are revised when population estimates are revised. Figures from 2005 refer to the second quarter of year (April-June). Figures from 1992 to 2004 refer to spring quarter (March-May). Figures prior to 1992 referred to mid-year (June).
The survey results are grossed up by applying weights to each respondent related to their age, gender, and region of residence. Data are revised when population estimates are revised. Figures from 2005 refer to the second quarter of year (April-June). Figures from 1992 to 2004 refer to spring quarter (March-May). Figures prior to 1992 referred to mid-year (June).
The survey results are grossed up by applying weights to each respondent related to their age, gender, and region of residence. Data are revised when population estimates are revised. Figures from 2005 refer to the second quarter of year (April-June). Figures from 1992 to 2004 refer to spring quarter (March-May). Figures prior to 1992 referred to mid-year (June).
Population & Scope Population & Scope Statistical population Statistical populationData refer to all persons aged 16 years and over who reside in the United Kingdom, including career military and excluding conscripts. Data include students in halls of residence and people living in National Health Service accommodation.
Data refer to all persons aged 16 years and over who reside in the United Kingdom, including career military and excluding conscripts. Data include students in halls of residence and people living in National Health Service accommodation.
Data refer to all persons aged 16 years and over who reside in the United Kingdom, including career military and excluding conscripts. Data include students in halls of residence and people living in National Health Service accommodation.
Data refer to all persons aged 16 years and over who reside in the United Kingdom, including career military and excluding conscripts. Data include students in halls of residence and people living in National Health Service accommodation.
Data refer to all persons aged 16 years and over who reside in the United Kingdom, including career military and excluding conscripts. Data include students in halls of residence and people living in National Health Service accommodation.
Data refer to all persons aged 16 years and over who reside in the United Kingdom, including career military and excluding conscripts. Data include students in halls of residence and people living in National Health Service accommodation.
Data refer to all persons aged 16 years and over who reside in the United Kingdom, including career military and excluding conscripts. Data include students in halls of residence and people living in National Health Service accommodation.
Item coverage Item coverageThese percentages only take into account those persons for whom the duration of unemployment is known.
These percentages only take into account those persons for whom the duration of unemployment is known.
These percentages only take into account those persons for whom the duration of unemployment is known.
These percentages only take into account those persons for whom the duration of unemployment is known.
These percentages only take into account those persons for whom the duration of unemployment is known.
These percentages only take into account those persons for whom the duration of unemployment is known.
These percentages only take into account those persons for whom the duration of unemployment is known.
Population coverage Population coverageData include only persons declaring usual hours worked.
Data include only persons declaring usual hours worked.
Data include only persons declaring usual hours worked.
Data include only persons declaring usual hours worked.
Data include only persons declaring usual hours worked.
Data include only persons declaring usual hours worked.
Data include only persons declaring usual hours worked.
Data refer to the usually resident population (de jure), in the United Kingdom irrespective nationality. People arriving into an area from outside the UK are only included in the population estimates if their total stay in the UK is 12 months or more. Visitors and short-term migrants (those who enter the UK for 3 to 12 months for certain purposes) are not included. Similarly, people who leave the UK are only excluded from the population estimates if they remain outside the UK for 12 months or morermed forces (both UK and foreign) stationed within the United Kingdom are included. UK armed forces stationed abroad are excluded.
Data for the United Kingdom do not include the population of the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
Data refer to the usually resident population (de jure), in the United Kingdom irrespective nationality. People arriving into an area from outside the UK are only included in the population estimates if their total stay in the UK is 12 months or more. Visitors and short-term migrants (those who enter the UK for 3 to 12 months for certain purposes) are not included. Similarly, people who leave the UK are only excluded from the population estimates if they remain outside the UK for 12 months or morermed forces (both UK and foreign) stationed within the United Kingdom are included. UK armed forces stationed abroad are excluded.
Data for the United Kingdom do not include the population of the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
Data refer to the usually resident population (de jure), in the United Kingdom irrespective nationality. People arriving into an area from outside the UK are only included in the population estimates if their total stay in the UK is 12 months or more. Visitors and short-term migrants (those who enter the UK for 3 to 12 months for certain purposes) are not included. Similarly, people who leave the UK are only excluded from the population estimates if they remain outside the UK for 12 months or morermed forces (both UK and foreign) stationed within the United Kingdom are included. UK armed forces stationed abroad are excluded.
Data for the United Kingdom do not include the population of the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
Data refer to the usually resident population (de jure), in the United Kingdom irrespective nationality. People arriving into an area from outside the UK are only included in the population estimates if their total stay in the UK is 12 months or more. Visitors and short-term migrants (those who enter the UK for 3 to 12 months for certain purposes) are not included. Similarly, people who leave the UK are only excluded from the population estimates if they remain outside the UK for 12 months or morermed forces (both UK and foreign) stationed within the United Kingdom are included. UK armed forces stationed abroad are excluded.
Data for the United Kingdom do not include the population of the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
Data refer to the usually resident population (de jure), in the United Kingdom irrespective nationality. People arriving into an area from outside the UK are only included in the population estimates if their total stay in the UK is 12 months or more. Visitors and short-term migrants (those who enter the UK for 3 to 12 months for certain purposes) are not included. Similarly, people who leave the UK are only excluded from the population estimates if they remain outside the UK for 12 months or morermed forces (both UK and foreign) stationed within the United Kingdom are included. UK armed forces stationed abroad are excluded.
Data for the United Kingdom do not include the population of the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
Data refer to the usually resident population (de jure), in the United Kingdom irrespective nationality. People arriving into an area from outside the UK are only included in the population estimates if their total stay in the UK is 12 months or more. Visitors and short-term migrants (those who enter the UK for 3 to 12 months for certain purposes) are not included. Similarly, people who leave the UK are only excluded from the population estimates if they remain outside the UK for 12 months or morermed forces (both UK and foreign) stationed within the United Kingdom are included. UK armed forces stationed abroad are excluded.
Data for the United Kingdom do not include the population of the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
Data refer to the usually resident population (de jure), in the United Kingdom irrespective nationality. People arriving into an area from outside the UK are only included in the population estimates if their total stay in the UK is 12 months or more. Visitors and short-term migrants (those who enter the UK for 3 to 12 months for certain purposes) are not included. Similarly, people who leave the UK are only excluded from the population estimates if they remain outside the UK for 12 months or morermed forces (both UK and foreign) stationed within the United Kingdom are included. UK armed forces stationed abroad are excluded.
Data for the United Kingdom do not include the population of the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
Concepts & Classifications Concepts & Classifications Key statistical concept Key statistical conceptData refer to the shorter of the following two periods: the duration of search for work, or the length of time since last employment.
Data refer to the shorter of the following two periods: the duration of search for work, or the length of time since last employment.
Data refer to the shorter of the following two periods: the duration of search for work, or the length of time since last employment.
Data refer to the shorter of the following two periods: the duration of search for work, or the length of time since last employment.
Data refer to the shorter of the following two periods: the duration of search for work, or the length of time since last employment.
Data refer to the shorter of the following two periods: the duration of search for work, or the length of time since last employment.
Data refer to the shorter of the following two periods: the duration of search for work, or the length of time since last employment.
Part-time employment refers to persons who work less than 30 hours per week in their main job. The number of hours given here corresponds to the number of hours usually worked. This covers all hours including extra hours, either paid or unpaid, which the person normally works, but excludes travel time between the home and the place of work as well as the main meal breaks. Persons who usually also work at home are asked to include the number of hours they usually work at home. Apprentices, trainees and other persons in vocational training are asked to exclude time spent in school or other special training centres.
Part-time employment refers to persons who work less than 30 hours per week in their main job. The number of hours given here corresponds to the number of hours usually worked. This covers all hours including extra hours, either paid or unpaid, which the person normally works, but excludes travel time between the home and the place of work as well as the main meal breaks. Persons who usually also work at home are asked to include the number of hours they usually work at home. Apprentices, trainees and other persons in vocational training are asked to exclude time spent in school or other special training centres.
Part-time employment refers to persons who work less than 30 hours per week in their main job. The number of hours given here corresponds to the number of hours usually worked. This covers all hours including extra hours, either paid or unpaid, which the person normally works, but excludes travel time between the home and the place of work as well as the main meal breaks. Persons who usually also work at home are asked to include the number of hours they usually work at home. Apprentices, trainees and other persons in vocational training are asked to exclude time spent in school or other special training centres.
Part-time employment refers to persons who work less than 30 hours per week in their main job. The number of hours given here corresponds to the number of hours usually worked. This covers all hours including extra hours, either paid or unpaid, which the person normally works, but excludes travel time between the home and the place of work as well as the main meal breaks. Persons who usually also work at home are asked to include the number of hours they usually work at home. Apprentices, trainees and other persons in vocational training are asked to exclude time spent in school or other special training centres.
Part-time employment refers to persons who work less than 30 hours per week in their main job. The number of hours given here corresponds to the number of hours usually worked. This covers all hours including extra hours, either paid or unpaid, which the person normally works, but excludes travel time between the home and the place of work as well as the main meal breaks. Persons who usually also work at home are asked to include the number of hours they usually work at home. Apprentices, trainees and other persons in vocational training are asked to exclude time spent in school or other special training centres.
Part-time employment refers to persons who work less than 30 hours per week in their main job. The number of hours given here corresponds to the number of hours usually worked. This covers all hours including extra hours, either paid or unpaid, which the person normally works, but excludes travel time between the home and the place of work as well as the main meal breaks. Persons who usually also work at home are asked to include the number of hours they usually work at home. Apprentices, trainees and other persons in vocational training are asked to exclude time spent in school or other special training centres.
Part-time employment refers to persons who work less than 30 hours per week in their main job. The number of hours given here corresponds to the number of hours usually worked. This covers all hours including extra hours, either paid or unpaid, which the person normally works, but excludes travel time between the home and the place of work as well as the main meal breaks. Persons who usually also work at home are asked to include the number of hours they usually work at home. Apprentices, trainees and other persons in vocational training are asked to exclude time spent in school or other special training centres.
Data refer to the number persons who have performed at least one hour of work in the reference week or are temporarily away from a job. Data cover employees in paid jobs, the self-employed, unpaid family workers or persons participating in a government-training programme.
Data refer to the number persons who have performed at least one hour of work in the reference week or are temporarily away from a job. Data cover employees in paid jobs, the self-employed, unpaid family workers or persons participating in a government-training programme.
Data refer to the number persons who have performed at least one hour of work in the reference week or are temporarily away from a job. Data cover employees in paid jobs, the self-employed, unpaid family workers or persons participating in a government-training programme.
Data refer to the number persons who have performed at least one hour of work in the reference week or are temporarily away from a job. Data cover employees in paid jobs, the self-employed, unpaid family workers or persons participating in a government-training programme.
Data refer to the number persons who have performed at least one hour of work in the reference week or are temporarily away from a job. Data cover employees in paid jobs, the self-employed, unpaid family workers or persons participating in a government-training programme.
Data refer to the number persons who have performed at least one hour of work in the reference week or are temporarily away from a job. Data cover employees in paid jobs, the self-employed, unpaid family workers or persons participating in a government-training programme.
Data refer to the number persons who have performed at least one hour of work in the reference week or are temporarily away from a job. Data cover employees in paid jobs, the self-employed, unpaid family workers or persons participating in a government-training programme.
Data refer to persons who are without a job, want a job, have actively sought work in the last 4 weeks and are available to start work in the next 2 weeks or are out of work, have found a job and are waiting to start it in the next 2 weeks.
Data refer to persons who are without a job, want a job, have actively sought work in the last 4 weeks and are available to start work in the next 2 weeks or are out of work, have found a job and are waiting to start it in the next 2 weeks.
Data refer to persons who are without a job, want a job, have actively sought work in the last 4 weeks and are available to start work in the next 2 weeks or are out of work, have found a job and are waiting to start it in the next 2 weeks.
Data refer to persons who are without a job, want a job, have actively sought work in the last 4 weeks and are available to start work in the next 2 weeks or are out of work, have found a job and are waiting to start it in the next 2 weeks.
Data refer to persons who are without a job, want a job, have actively sought work in the last 4 weeks and are available to start work in the next 2 weeks or are out of work, have found a job and are waiting to start it in the next 2 weeks.
Data refer to persons who are without a job, want a job, have actively sought work in the last 4 weeks and are available to start work in the next 2 weeks or are out of work, have found a job and are waiting to start it in the next 2 weeks.
Data refer to persons who are without a job, want a job, have actively sought work in the last 4 weeks and are available to start work in the next 2 weeks or are out of work, have found a job and are waiting to start it in the next 2 weeks.
Other Aspects Other Aspects Quality comments Quality commentsSeries breaks: In 1992, the Labour Force Survey became quarterly. Data from 1992 to 2004 have been recalculated in line with the 2003 populations projections while since 2005 they reflect the latest populations projections (2007).
Series breaks: In 1992, the Labour Force Survey became quarterly. Data from 1992 to 2004 have been recalculated in line with the 2003 populations projections while since 2005 they reflect the latest populations projections (2007).
Series breaks: In 1992, the Labour Force Survey became quarterly. Data from 1992 to 2004 have been recalculated in line with the 2003 populations projections while since 2005 they reflect the latest populations projections (2007).
Series breaks: In 1992, the Labour Force Survey became quarterly. Data from 1992 to 2004 have been recalculated in line with the 2003 populations projections while since 2005 they reflect the latest populations projections (2007).
Series breaks: In 1992, the Labour Force Survey became quarterly. Data from 1992 to 2004 have been recalculated in line with the 2003 populations projections while since 2005 they reflect the latest populations projections (2007).
Series breaks: In 1992, the Labour Force Survey became quarterly. Data from 1992 to 2004 have been recalculated in line with the 2003 populations projections while since 2005 they reflect the latest populations projections (2007).
Series breaks: In 1992, the Labour Force Survey became quarterly. Data from 1992 to 2004 have been recalculated in line with the 2003 populations projections while since 2005 they reflect the latest populations projections (2007).
Data are compiled from the European Labour Force Survey.
Data are compiled from the European Labour Force Survey.
Data are compiled from the European Labour Force Survey.
Data are compiled from the European Labour Force Survey.
Data are compiled from the European Labour Force Survey.
Data are compiled from the European Labour Force Survey.
Data are compiled from the European Labour Force Survey.
Data are compiled from the European Labour Force Survey.
Data are compiled from the European Labour Force Survey.
Data are compiled from the European Labour Force Survey.
Data are compiled from the European Labour Force Survey.
Data are compiled from the European Labour Force Survey.
Data are compiled from the European Labour Force Survey.
Data are compiled from the European Labour Force Survey.
From 1992, data are based on the quarterly Household Labour Force Survey and on administrative sources. The survey covers 120 000 persons from 61 000 households. Each household remains in the sample for 5 successive quarters with a fifth of the sample replaced each quarter. The first interview is carried out face-to-face and subsequent ones by telephone. Questions about activity refer to the week before the interview. For questions asked every quarter, the response is carried forward from the previous quarter if contact is not made with the respondent in the subsequent quarter. Before 1992, data were based on Census of Employment and Annual Labour Force Survey. Working owners and private domestic servants were excluded from the Census. These groups were estimated from the Population Census and from the annual Labour Force Survey. The labour force includes trainees on work-related government programmes.
From 1992, data are based on the quarterly Household Labour Force Survey and on administrative sources. The survey covers 120 000 persons from 61 000 households. Each household remains in the sample for 5 successive quarters with a fifth of the sample replaced each quarter. The first interview is carried out face-to-face and subsequent ones by telephone. Questions about activity refer to the week before the interview. For questions asked every quarter, the response is carried forward from the previous quarter if contact is not made with the respondent in the subsequent quarter. Before 1992, data were based on Census of Employment and Annual Labour Force Survey. Working owners and private domestic servants were excluded from the Census. These groups were estimated from the Population Census and from the annual Labour Force Survey. The labour force includes trainees on work-related government programmes.
From 1992, data are based on the quarterly Household Labour Force Survey and on administrative sources. The survey covers 120 000 persons from 61 000 households. Each household remains in the sample for 5 successive quarters with a fifth of the sample replaced each quarter. The first interview is carried out face-to-face and subsequent ones by telephone. Questions about activity refer to the week before the interview. For questions asked every quarter, the response is carried forward from the previous quarter if contact is not made with the respondent in the subsequent quarter. Before 1992, data were based on Census of Employment and Annual Labour Force Survey. Working owners and private domestic servants were excluded from the Census. These groups were estimated from the Population Census and from the annual Labour Force Survey. The labour force includes trainees on work-related government programmes.
From 1992, data are based on the quarterly Household Labour Force Survey and on administrative sources. The survey covers 120 000 persons from 61 000 households. Each household remains in the sample for 5 successive quarters with a fifth of the sample replaced each quarter. The first interview is carried out face-to-face and subsequent ones by telephone. Questions about activity refer to the week before the interview. For questions asked every quarter, the response is carried forward from the previous quarter if contact is not made with the respondent in the subsequent quarter. Before 1992, data were based on Census of Employment and Annual Labour Force Survey. Working owners and private domestic servants were excluded from the Census. These groups were estimated from the Population Census and from the annual Labour Force Survey. The labour force includes trainees on work-related government programmes.
From 1992, data are based on the quarterly Household Labour Force Survey and on administrative sources. The survey covers 120 000 persons from 61 000 households. Each household remains in the sample for 5 successive quarters with a fifth of the sample replaced each quarter. The first interview is carried out face-to-face and subsequent ones by telephone. Questions about activity refer to the week before the interview. For questions asked every quarter, the response is carried forward from the previous quarter if contact is not made with the respondent in the subsequent quarter. Before 1992, data were based on Census of Employment and Annual Labour Force Survey. Working owners and private domestic servants were excluded from the Census. These groups were estimated from the Population Census and from the annual Labour Force Survey. The labour force includes trainees on work-related government programmes.
From 1992, data are based on the quarterly Household Labour Force Survey and on administrative sources. The survey covers 120 000 persons from 61 000 households. Each household remains in the sample for 5 successive quarters with a fifth of the sample replaced each quarter. The first interview is carried out face-to-face and subsequent ones by telephone. Questions about activity refer to the week before the interview. For questions asked every quarter, the response is carried forward from the previous quarter if contact is not made with the respondent in the subsequent quarter. Before 1992, data were based on Census of Employment and Annual Labour Force Survey. Working owners and private domestic servants were excluded from the Census. These groups were estimated from the Population Census and from the annual Labour Force Survey. The labour force includes trainees on work-related government programmes.
From 1992, data are based on the quarterly Household Labour Force Survey and on administrative sources. The survey covers 120 000 persons from 61 000 households. Each household remains in the sample for 5 successive quarters with a fifth of the sample replaced each quarter. The first interview is carried out face-to-face and subsequent ones by telephone. Questions about activity refer to the week before the interview. For questions asked every quarter, the response is carried forward from the previous quarter if contact is not made with the respondent in the subsequent quarter. Before 1992, data were based on Census of Employment and Annual Labour Force Survey. Working owners and private domestic servants were excluded from the Census. These groups were estimated from the Population Census and from the annual Labour Force Survey. The labour force includes trainees on work-related government programmes.
Data are mid-year estimates. The last population census took place in 2001 and its results are included in this publication. Data from 1982 have been recalculated in line with the 2001 census results. Population data from 1976 to 1980 are in line with the 1981 census results.
Data for 2009 are 2008 based National Population Projections.
Data are mid-year estimates. The last population census took place in 2001 and its results are included in this publication. Data from 1982 have been recalculated in line with the 2001 census results. Population data from 1976 to 1980 are in line with the 1981 census results.
Data for 2009 are 2008 based National Population Projections.
Data are mid-year estimates. The last population census took place in 2001 and its results are included in this publication. Data from 1982 have been recalculated in line with the 2001 census results. Population data from 1976 to 1980 are in line with the 1981 census results.
Data for 2009 are 2008 based National Population Projections.
Data are mid-year estimates. The last population census took place in 2001 and its results are included in this publication. Data from 1982 have been recalculated in line with the 2001 census results. Population data from 1976 to 1980 are in line with the 1981 census results.
Data for 2009 are 2008 based National Population Projections.
Data are mid-year estimates. The last population census took place in 2001 and its results are included in this publication. Data from 1982 have been recalculated in line with the 2001 census results. Population data from 1976 to 1980 are in line with the 1981 census results.
Data for 2009 are 2008 based National Population Projections.
Data are mid-year estimates. The last population census took place in 2001 and its results are included in this publication. Data from 1982 have been recalculated in line with the 2001 census results. Population data from 1976 to 1980 are in line with the 1981 census results.
Data for 2009 are 2008 based National Population Projections.
Data are mid-year estimates. The last population census took place in 2001 and its results are included in this publication. Data from 1982 have been recalculated in line with the 2001 census results. Population data from 1976 to 1980 are in line with the 1981 census results.
Data for 2009 are 2008 based National Population Projections.
The survey results are grossed up by applying weights to each respondent related to their age, gender, and region of residence. Data are revised when population estimates are revised. Figures from 2005 refer to the second quarter of year (April-June). Figures from 1992 to 2004 refer to spring quarter (March-May). Figures prior to 1992 referred to mid-year (June).
The survey results are grossed up by applying weights to each respondent related to their age, gender, and region of residence. Data are revised when population estimates are revised. Figures from 2005 refer to the second quarter of year (April-June). Figures from 1992 to 2004 refer to spring quarter (March-May). Figures prior to 1992 referred to mid-year (June).
The survey results are grossed up by applying weights to each respondent related to their age, gender, and region of residence. Data are revised when population estimates are revised. Figures from 2005 refer to the second quarter of year (April-June). Figures from 1992 to 2004 refer to spring quarter (March-May). Figures prior to 1992 referred to mid-year (June).
The survey results are grossed up by applying weights to each respondent related to their age, gender, and region of residence. Data are revised when population estimates are revised. Figures from 2005 refer to the second quarter of year (April-June). Figures from 1992 to 2004 refer to spring quarter (March-May). Figures prior to 1992 referred to mid-year (June).
The survey results are grossed up by applying weights to each respondent related to their age, gender, and region of residence. Data are revised when population estimates are revised. Figures from 2005 refer to the second quarter of year (April-June). Figures from 1992 to 2004 refer to spring quarter (March-May). Figures prior to 1992 referred to mid-year (June).
The survey results are grossed up by applying weights to each respondent related to their age, gender, and region of residence. Data are revised when population estimates are revised. Figures from 2005 refer to the second quarter of year (April-June). Figures from 1992 to 2004 refer to spring quarter (March-May). Figures prior to 1992 referred to mid-year (June).
The survey results are grossed up by applying weights to each respondent related to their age, gender, and region of residence. Data are revised when population estimates are revised. Figures from 2005 refer to the second quarter of year (April-June). Figures from 1992 to 2004 refer to spring quarter (March-May). Figures prior to 1992 referred to mid-year (June).
Data refer to all persons aged 16 years and over who reside in the United Kingdom, including career military and excluding conscripts. Data include students in halls of residence and people living in National Health Service accommodation.
Data refer to all persons aged 16 years and over who reside in the United Kingdom, including career military and excluding conscripts. Data include students in halls of residence and people living in National Health Service accommodation.
Data refer to all persons aged 16 years and over who reside in the United Kingdom, including career military and excluding conscripts. Data include students in halls of residence and people living in National Health Service accommodation.
Data refer to all persons aged 16 years and over who reside in the United Kingdom, including career military and excluding conscripts. Data include students in halls of residence and people living in National Health Service accommodation.
Data refer to all persons aged 16 years and over who reside in the United Kingdom, including career military and excluding conscripts. Data include students in halls of residence and people living in National Health Service accommodation.
Data refer to all persons aged 16 years and over who reside in the United Kingdom, including career military and excluding conscripts. Data include students in halls of residence and people living in National Health Service accommodation.
Data refer to all persons aged 16 years and over who reside in the United Kingdom, including career military and excluding conscripts. Data include students in halls of residence and people living in National Health Service accommodation.
These percentages only take into account those persons for whom the duration of unemployment is known.
These percentages only take into account those persons for whom the duration of unemployment is known.
These percentages only take into account those persons for whom the duration of unemployment is known.
These percentages only take into account those persons for whom the duration of unemployment is known.
These percentages only take into account those persons for whom the duration of unemployment is known.
These percentages only take into account those persons for whom the duration of unemployment is known.
These percentages only take into account those persons for whom the duration of unemployment is known.
Data include only persons declaring usual hours worked.
Data include only persons declaring usual hours worked.
Data include only persons declaring usual hours worked.
Data include only persons declaring usual hours worked.
Data include only persons declaring usual hours worked.
Data include only persons declaring usual hours worked.
Data include only persons declaring usual hours worked.
Data refer to the usually resident population (de jure), in the United Kingdom irrespective nationality. People arriving into an area from outside the UK are only included in the population estimates if their total stay in the UK is 12 months or more. Visitors and short-term migrants (those who enter the UK for 3 to 12 months for certain purposes) are not included. Similarly, people who leave the UK are only excluded from the population estimates if they remain outside the UK for 12 months or morermed forces (both UK and foreign) stationed within the United Kingdom are included. UK armed forces stationed abroad are excluded.
Data for the United Kingdom do not include the population of the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
Data refer to the usually resident population (de jure), in the United Kingdom irrespective nationality. People arriving into an area from outside the UK are only included in the population estimates if their total stay in the UK is 12 months or more. Visitors and short-term migrants (those who enter the UK for 3 to 12 months for certain purposes) are not included. Similarly, people who leave the UK are only excluded from the population estimates if they remain outside the UK for 12 months or morermed forces (both UK and foreign) stationed within the United Kingdom are included. UK armed forces stationed abroad are excluded.
Data for the United Kingdom do not include the population of the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
Data refer to the usually resident population (de jure), in the United Kingdom irrespective nationality. People arriving into an area from outside the UK are only included in the population estimates if their total stay in the UK is 12 months or more. Visitors and short-term migrants (those who enter the UK for 3 to 12 months for certain purposes) are not included. Similarly, people who leave the UK are only excluded from the population estimates if they remain outside the UK for 12 months or morermed forces (both UK and foreign) stationed within the United Kingdom are included. UK armed forces stationed abroad are excluded.
Data for the United Kingdom do not include the population of the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
Data refer to the usually resident population (de jure), in the United Kingdom irrespective nationality. People arriving into an area from outside the UK are only included in the population estimates if their total stay in the UK is 12 months or more. Visitors and short-term migrants (those who enter the UK for 3 to 12 months for certain purposes) are not included. Similarly, people who leave the UK are only excluded from the population estimates if they remain outside the UK for 12 months or morermed forces (both UK and foreign) stationed within the United Kingdom are included. UK armed forces stationed abroad are excluded.
Data for the United Kingdom do not include the population of the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
Data refer to the usually resident population (de jure), in the United Kingdom irrespective nationality. People arriving into an area from outside the UK are only included in the population estimates if their total stay in the UK is 12 months or more. Visitors and short-term migrants (those who enter the UK for 3 to 12 months for certain purposes) are not included. Similarly, people who leave the UK are only excluded from the population estimates if they remain outside the UK for 12 months or morermed forces (both UK and foreign) stationed within the United Kingdom are included. UK armed forces stationed abroad are excluded.
Data for the United Kingdom do not include the population of the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
Data refer to the usually resident population (de jure), in the United Kingdom irrespective nationality. People arriving into an area from outside the UK are only included in the population estimates if their total stay in the UK is 12 months or more. Visitors and short-term migrants (those who enter the UK for 3 to 12 months for certain purposes) are not included. Similarly, people who leave the UK are only excluded from the population estimates if they remain outside the UK for 12 months or morermed forces (both UK and foreign) stationed within the United Kingdom are included. UK armed forces stationed abroad are excluded.
Data for the United Kingdom do not include the population of the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
Data refer to the usually resident population (de jure), in the United Kingdom irrespective nationality. People arriving into an area from outside the UK are only included in the population estimates if their total stay in the UK is 12 months or more. Visitors and short-term migrants (those who enter the UK for 3 to 12 months for certain purposes) are not included. Similarly, people who leave the UK are only excluded from the population estimates if they remain outside the UK for 12 months or morermed forces (both UK and foreign) stationed within the United Kingdom are included. UK armed forces stationed abroad are excluded.
Data for the United Kingdom do not include the population of the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
Data refer to the shorter of the following two periods: the duration of search for work, or the length of time since last employment.
Data refer to the shorter of the following two periods: the duration of search for work, or the length of time since last employment.
Data refer to the shorter of the following two periods: the duration of search for work, or the length of time since last employment.
Data refer to the shorter of the following two periods: the duration of search for work, or the length of time since last employment.
Data refer to the shorter of the following two periods: the duration of search for work, or the length of time since last employment.
Data refer to the shorter of the following two periods: the duration of search for work, or the length of time since last employment.
Data refer to the shorter of the following two periods: the duration of search for work, or the length of time since last employment.
Part-time employment refers to persons who work less than 30 hours per week in their main job. The number of hours given here corresponds to the number of hours usually worked. This covers all hours including extra hours, either paid or unpaid, which the person normally works, but excludes travel time between the home and the place of work as well as the main meal breaks. Persons who usually also work at home are asked to include the number of hours they usually work at home. Apprentices, trainees and other persons in vocational training are asked to exclude time spent in school or other special training centres.
Part-time employment refers to persons who work less than 30 hours per week in their main job. The number of hours given here corresponds to the number of hours usually worked. This covers all hours including extra hours, either paid or unpaid, which the person normally works, but excludes travel time between the home and the place of work as well as the main meal breaks. Persons who usually also work at home are asked to include the number of hours they usually work at home. Apprentices, trainees and other persons in vocational training are asked to exclude time spent in school or other special training centres.
Part-time employment refers to persons who work less than 30 hours per week in their main job. The number of hours given here corresponds to the number of hours usually worked. This covers all hours including extra hours, either paid or unpaid, which the person normally works, but excludes travel time between the home and the place of work as well as the main meal breaks. Persons who usually also work at home are asked to include the number of hours they usually work at home. Apprentices, trainees and other persons in vocational training are asked to exclude time spent in school or other special training centres.
Part-time employment refers to persons who work less than 30 hours per week in their main job. The number of hours given here corresponds to the number of hours usually worked. This covers all hours including extra hours, either paid or unpaid, which the person normally works, but excludes travel time between the home and the place of work as well as the main meal breaks. Persons who usually also work at home are asked to include the number of hours they usually work at home. Apprentices, trainees and other persons in vocational training are asked to exclude time spent in school or other special training centres.
Part-time employment refers to persons who work less than 30 hours per week in their main job. The number of hours given here corresponds to the number of hours usually worked. This covers all hours including extra hours, either paid or unpaid, which the person normally works, but excludes travel time between the home and the place of work as well as the main meal breaks. Persons who usually also work at home are asked to include the number of hours they usually work at home. Apprentices, trainees and other persons in vocational training are asked to exclude time spent in school or other special training centres.
Part-time employment refers to persons who work less than 30 hours per week in their main job. The number of hours given here corresponds to the number of hours usually worked. This covers all hours including extra hours, either paid or unpaid, which the person normally works, but excludes travel time between the home and the place of work as well as the main meal breaks. Persons who usually also work at home are asked to include the number of hours they usually work at home. Apprentices, trainees and other persons in vocational training are asked to exclude time spent in school or other special training centres.
Part-time employment refers to persons who work less than 30 hours per week in their main job. The number of hours given here corresponds to the number of hours usually worked. This covers all hours including extra hours, either paid or unpaid, which the person normally works, but excludes travel time between the home and the place of work as well as the main meal breaks. Persons who usually also work at home are asked to include the number of hours they usually work at home. Apprentices, trainees and other persons in vocational training are asked to exclude time spent in school or other special training centres.
Data refer to the number persons who have performed at least one hour of work in the reference week or are temporarily away from a job. Data cover employees in paid jobs, the self-employed, unpaid family workers or persons participating in a government-training programme.
Data refer to the number persons who have performed at least one hour of work in the reference week or are temporarily away from a job. Data cover employees in paid jobs, the self-employed, unpaid family workers or persons participating in a government-training programme.
Data refer to the number persons who have performed at least one hour of work in the reference week or are temporarily away from a job. Data cover employees in paid jobs, the self-employed, unpaid family workers or persons participating in a government-training programme.
Data refer to the number persons who have performed at least one hour of work in the reference week or are temporarily away from a job. Data cover employees in paid jobs, the self-employed, unpaid family workers or persons participating in a government-training programme.
Data refer to the number persons who have performed at least one hour of work in the reference week or are temporarily away from a job. Data cover employees in paid jobs, the self-employed, unpaid family workers or persons participating in a government-training programme.
Data refer to the number persons who have performed at least one hour of work in the reference week or are temporarily away from a job. Data cover employees in paid jobs, the self-employed, unpaid family workers or persons participating in a government-training programme.
Data refer to the number persons who have performed at least one hour of work in the reference week or are temporarily away from a job. Data cover employees in paid jobs, the self-employed, unpaid family workers or persons participating in a government-training programme.
Data refer to persons who are without a job, want a job, have actively sought work in the last 4 weeks and are available to start work in the next 2 weeks or are out of work, have found a job and are waiting to start it in the next 2 weeks.
Data refer to persons who are without a job, want a job, have actively sought work in the last 4 weeks and are available to start work in the next 2 weeks or are out of work, have found a job and are waiting to start it in the next 2 weeks.
Data refer to persons who are without a job, want a job, have actively sought work in the last 4 weeks and are available to start work in the next 2 weeks or are out of work, have found a job and are waiting to start it in the next 2 weeks.
Data refer to persons who are without a job, want a job, have actively sought work in the last 4 weeks and are available to start work in the next 2 weeks or are out of work, have found a job and are waiting to start it in the next 2 weeks.
Data refer to persons who are without a job, want a job, have actively sought work in the last 4 weeks and are available to start work in the next 2 weeks or are out of work, have found a job and are waiting to start it in the next 2 weeks.
Data refer to persons who are without a job, want a job, have actively sought work in the last 4 weeks and are available to start work in the next 2 weeks or are out of work, have found a job and are waiting to start it in the next 2 weeks.
Data refer to persons who are without a job, want a job, have actively sought work in the last 4 weeks and are available to start work in the next 2 weeks or are out of work, have found a job and are waiting to start it in the next 2 weeks.
Series breaks: In 1992, the Labour Force Survey became quarterly. Data from 1992 to 2004 have been recalculated in line with the 2003 populations projections while since 2005 they reflect the latest populations projections (2007).
Series breaks: In 1992, the Labour Force Survey became quarterly. Data from 1992 to 2004 have been recalculated in line with the 2003 populations projections while since 2005 they reflect the latest populations projections (2007).
Series breaks: In 1992, the Labour Force Survey became quarterly. Data from 1992 to 2004 have been recalculated in line with the 2003 populations projections while since 2005 they reflect the latest populations projections (2007).
Series breaks: In 1992, the Labour Force Survey became quarterly. Data from 1992 to 2004 have been recalculated in line with the 2003 populations projections while since 2005 they reflect the latest populations projections (2007).
Series breaks: In 1992, the Labour Force Survey became quarterly. Data from 1992 to 2004 have been recalculated in line with the 2003 populations projections while since 2005 they reflect the latest populations projections (2007).
Series breaks: In 1992, the Labour Force Survey became quarterly. Data from 1992 to 2004 have been recalculated in line with the 2003 populations projections while since 2005 they reflect the latest populations projections (2007).
Series breaks: In 1992, the Labour Force Survey became quarterly. Data from 1992 to 2004 have been recalculated in line with the 2003 populations projections while since 2005 they reflect the latest populations projections (2007).