Proportion of working age population that are active in labour market
Economic activity measures whether or not a person is an active participant in the labour market – and includes both those employed and those out-of-work but actively seeking work. In the Oct 2019-Sep 2020 twelve-month period (the most recent data),
Within the North East, among local authority areas the economic activity rate ranged from 72.8 per cent in Newcastle upon Tyne to 81.5 per cent in North Tyneside. Among constituencies, the rate was highest in Blaydon and lowest in Newcastle upon Tyne Central. The rates are based on the resident population and cover a twelve-month period almost half of which was before the economy was affected by Covid-19.
Source: Annual Population Survey Oct 19-Sep 20 [Nomis, last updated 26 Jan 2021]
Data information: Percentage of 16-64 population. Based on core city LEPs, England excluding London and England.
Source: Annual Population Survey Oct 19-Sep 20 [Nomis, last updated 26 January 2021]
Data information: Percentage of 16-64 population. Based on local authority areas, North East LEP and England excluding London
Source: Annual Population Survey Oct 19-Sep 20 [Nomis, last updated 26 January 2021]
Data information: Percentage of 16-64 population. Based on parliamentary constituencies