UK inactivity rate: North East England aged 16 to 64
UK inactivity rate: North East England aged 16 to 64 stood at 24.7% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic inactivity rate by region, aged 16 to 64 | |||||||||||
| North East | 24.7 | 25.1 | 24.6 | 25 | 23.8 | 24.2 | 24.5 | 25.7 | 25.7 | 25.2 | |
| England | 20.5 | 20.5 | 20.5 | 20.5 | 20.4 | 20.4 | 20.2 | 20.3 | 20.3 | 20.5 |
Understanding UK inactivity rate: North East England aged 16 to 64
Residents aged 16 to 64 in North East England who remain outside the active labour force constitute this regional percentage. The calculation captures individuals who are neither in employment nor classified as unemployed across the United Kingdom territory specified, grouping together full-time students, discouraged workers, individuals with long-term illnesses, and those with domestic responsibilities. It contrasts directly with the regional employment and unemployment rates by measuring pure detachment from the job market.
Because sample sizes are smaller at the regional level across the United Kingdom, monthly volatility can obscure underlying shifts, making rolling quarterly averages the preferred analytical timeframe. Revisions regularly follow population benchmark updates derived from census milestones. Analysts should avoid comparing this regional figure directly with national aggregates without adjusting for local demographic structures.
Frequently asked questions
- What groups are included in this inactivity rate?
- Students, long-term sick, carers, and those not seeking or available for work within the specified age bracket.
- Is this series adjusted for seasonal variations?
- Regional inactivity rates published via the Labour Force Survey are generally presented as non-seasonally adjusted.
- How does this differ from the unemployment rate?
- Unemployment requires active job search and availability, whereas inactivity covers everyone else not working.