East Midlands employment rate in England: aged 16 to 64
East Midlands employment rate in England: aged 16 to 64 stood at 75.4% in Mar 2026, according to Nomis — official labour market statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Labour market structure table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Dec 2004 to Mar 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Labour market structure table
| Indicator | 03-2026 | 12-2025 | 09-2025 | 06-2025 | 03-2025 | 12-2024 | 09-2024 | 06-2024 | 03-2024 | 12-2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16 to 64 | |||||||||||
| East Midlands | 75.4 | 75.2 | 75.3 | 74.7 | 74.9 | 75.5 | 75.9 | 75.7 | 75.4 | 75.5 | |
| West Midlands | 73.6 | 73.6 | 74.3 | 74.2 | 73.9 | 74 | 74.3 | 74.6 | 75 | 75.2 |
Understanding east Midlands employment rate in England: aged 16 to 64
Survey data collected from households across East Midlands generate this metric, quantifying the share of residents aged sixteen to sixty-four who participate in paid economic activity. The scope includes both employees on company payrolls and self-employed individuals whose primary residence lies within the designated territory. Individuals who are temporarily away from work due to holiday, maternity leave, or sickness remain classified as employed.
Evaluation of this series requires careful attention to sampling variability, as regional breakdowns carry larger confidence intervals than country-wide aggregates. Seasonal patterns can influence quarterly outcomes, meaning year-on-year comparisons offer a clearer view of underlying momentum. Historical figures are subject to periodic revisions when survey estimates are aligned with newly released population census benchmarks. Users must ensure consistency when contrasting this metric with other labour market indicators that rely on different operational definitions.
Frequently asked questions
- Are individuals on temporary layoff considered employed in this survey?
- Workers temporarily away from their job are counted as employed provided they have a reasonable expectation of returning to work.
- Does this indicator capture foreign nationals living in the region?
- Yes, any resident meeting the age criteria and residing at a household address is included, regardless of nationality.
- Why might quarterly changes in this series appear volatile?
- Smaller sample sizes at the regional level magnify the impact of random sampling fluctuations from one survey period to the next.