The number of people employed in the United Kingdom increased by 220 thousand in the three months to September 2024, easing from a record rise of 373 thousand in the previous period. This marks the fifth consecutive three-month period of job growth. The employment rate for those aged 16 to 64 fell slightly, from 75% to 74.8%. On an annual basis, the number of employed individuals rose by 368 thousand, primarily driven by an increase in full-time positions. source: Office for National Statistics

Employment in the United Kingdom increased by 220 in September of 2024. Employment Change in the United Kingdom averaged 40.89 Thousand from 1971 until 2024, reaching an all time high of 373.00 Thousand in August of 2024 and a record low of -424.00 Thousand in June of 2020. This page provides - United Kingdom Employment Change- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. United Kingdom Employment Change - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on November of 2024.

Employment in the United Kingdom increased by 220 in September of 2024. Employment Change in the United Kingdom is expected to be -130.00 Thousand by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the United Kingdom Employment Change is projected to trend around -50.00 Thousand in 2025 and -30.00 Thousand in 2026, according to our econometric models.




Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2024-10-15 06:00 AM
Employment Change
Aug 373K 265K 250K 240.0K
2024-11-12 07:00 AM
Employment Change
Sep 220K 373K -50.0K
2024-12-17 07:00 AM
Employment Change
Oct 220K -120.0K


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Average Weekly Hours 32.10 31.90 Hours Sep 2024
Claimant Count Change 26.70 10.10 Thousand Oct 2024
Employed Persons 33313.00 33372.00 Thousand Sep 2024
Employment Change 220.00 373.00 Thousand Sep 2024
Employment Rate 74.80 75.00 percent Sep 2024
Full Time Employment 24905.00 24901.00 Thousand Sep 2024
Job Vacancies 831.00 840.00 Thousand Sep 2024
Labor Force Participation Rate 78.20 78.20 percent Sep 2024
Labour Costs 110.50 110.20 points Jun 2024
HMRC Payrolls Change -5.20 -8.73 Thousand Oct 2024
Part Time Employment 8408.00 8472.00 Thousand Sep 2024
Population 68.27 67.60 Million Dec 2023
Labour Productivity 99.10 99.90 points Sep 2024
Unemployed Persons 1805.70 1779.10 Thousand Oct 2024
Unemployment Rate 4.30 4.00 percent Sep 2024
Average Earnings incl. Bonus (3Mo/Yr) 4.30 3.90 percent Sep 2024
Wages 696.00 693.00 GBP/Week Sep 2024
Wages in Manufacturing 768.00 764.00 GBP/Week Sep 2024
Youth Unemployment Rate 13.70 12.80 percent Sep 2024

United Kingdom Employment Change
In the United Kingdom, employment change refers to the 3-month moving average compared to the previous period in the number of people in employment aged 16 and over.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
220.00 373.00 373.00 -424.00 1971 - 2024 Thousand Monthly
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UK Employment Rises for 5th Month
The number of people employed in the United Kingdom increased by 220 thousand in the three months to September 2024, easing from a record rise of 373 thousand in the previous period. This marks the fifth consecutive three-month period of job growth. The employment rate for those aged 16 to 64 fell slightly, from 75% to 74.8%. On an annual basis, the number of employed individuals rose by 368 thousand, primarily driven by an increase in full-time positions.
2024-11-12
UK Employment Growth Hits Record High
The number of people employed in the United Kingdom surged by 373 thousand in the three months to August 2024, accelerating from a 265 thousand increase in the previous period and surpassing market forecasts of a 250 thousand rise. This marks the highest increase in job creation since records began in 1971, largely driven by a rise in both full-time and part-time employees. The employment rate for those aged 16 to 64 rose to 75% from 74.8%. On an annual basis, the number of people employed increased by 344 thousand, primarily due to a rise in full-time employment.
2024-10-15
UK Employment Rises Most in Over a 1½ Years
The number of people employed in the United Kingdom surged by 265 thousand in the three months to July 2024, accelerating from a 97 thousand increase in the period and topping market forecasts of a 115 thousand rise. It was the third consecutive period of growth in job creation and was the sharpest since the three months to November 2022, largely driven by an increase in full-time employees. Meanwhile, the number of full-time self-employed workers decreased during the latest quarter. On an annual basis, the number of people employed rose 150 thousand.
2024-09-10