According to the latest release from the Labour Force Survey, which examines the economic status of households in the UK with at least one member aged 16 to 64 years, key trends in household employment have been identified.
Main Points:
- Out of an estimated 21.3 million households in the UK with at least one member aged 16 to 64 years, 59.1% had all household members aged 16 years and above employed during the period of April to June 2023. This reflects a slight increase of 0.3 percentage points compared to the same period last year.
- The proportion of households containing a combination of at least one working and one workless adult was estimated at 27.2%, showing a minor uptick of 0.1 percentage points compared to the same period last year.
- Conversely, approximately 13.7% of households had no members employed, indicating a decrease of 0.4 percentage points compared to the same period last year.
These findings shed light on the dynamics of employment within UK households and provide insights into the distribution of economic activity among household members. The analysis was conducted using data from the Labour Force Survey, focusing on individuals aged 16 to 64 years within households.
It’s important to note that the estimates presented in this release are not seasonally adjusted, and comparisons should be made on an annual basis to account for seasonal variations. Additionally, the total population used for these estimates is based on projected growth rates, which may not capture recent changes in migration, birth rates, and death rates. As such, caution should be exercised when interpreting these figures.
For more detailed data and analysis on various aspects of household economic activity, refer to the provided datasets and resources associated with this release. The next release of this information is scheduled for November 29, 2023.