Employment Trends
The table below shows the change in the population over the age of 16 and the number of people in work during the period 1999 to 2007. The 16 plus population has increased slowly over the last 4 years, as has the number of people employed over the same period. Overall the percentage of people in employment has increased.
| March to February | 16+ employed | 16+ population | Percentage of 16+ population in employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 to 2000 | 19,000 | 40,000 | 47% |
| 2000 to 2001 | 18,000 | 37,000 | 49% |
| 2001 to 2002 | 19,000 | 36,000 | 53% |
| 2002 to 2003 | 18,000 | 36,000 | 51% |
| 2003 to 2004 | 21,100 | 37,500 | 56% |
| 2004 to 2005 | 21,500 | 37,500 | 57% |
| 2005 to 2006 | 20,900 | 38,400 | 57% |
| 2006 to 2007 | 22,600 | 38,700 | 58% |
Source: National Statistics (from NOMIS website: www.nomisweb.co.uk)
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