UK employment rate: East of England aged 16 to 64
UK employment rate: East of England aged 16 to 64 stood at 78% in Jun 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Labour market table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Apr 1992 to Jun 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Labour market table
| Indicator | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | 09-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate by region, aged 16 to 64 | |||||||||||
| East of England | 78 | 78.3 | 78.1 | 78.2 | 77.9 | 78 | 78.4 | 78.3 | 78.4 | 77.9 | |
| West Midlands | 72.6 | 73 | 73.4 | 73.4 | 73.6 | 73.3 | 73.3 | 72.9 | 73.6 | 73.5 |
Understanding UK employment rate: East of England aged 16 to 64
Calculating the percentage of residents aged 16 to 64 in the East of England who are in paid employment provides a clear reading of local labour market capacity. The indicator takes the total number of employed survey respondents within the specified age cohort and divides it by the total resident population of that age living within the regional boundaries. It differs from alternative regional metrics by capturing the distinct economic and demographic profile of this eastern territory.
Interpretation of this series requires caution regarding potential sampling variability, which can cause erratic movements in single-month estimates. Analysts should evaluate changes over rolling periods and compare figures against the same months in previous years to account for seasonal hiring patterns. Correlating this rate with economic output requires recognising that employment growth can occur independently of productivity changes within local industries.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series measure workplace location or resident employment?
- It measures resident employment, counting people who live in the region regardless of where their workplace is situated.
- How are government training schemes treated in the employment count?
- Participants undertaking formal government-supported training programmes alongside work are included in the employed numerator.
- Why are annual comparisons useful for this data?
- Comparing corresponding months eliminates seasonal distortion caused by academic calendars and agricultural cycles.