UK inactivity rate: Yorkshire & The Humber 16 to 64
UK inactivity rate: Yorkshire & The Humber 16 to 64 stood at 22.9% 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 | |
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| Economic inactivity rate by region, aged 16 to 64 | |||||||||||
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 22.9 | 22.2 | 22.1 | 22.8 | 22.7 | 23 | 22 | 22.4 | 22.5 | 23.4 | |
| East Midlands | 20.3 | 20.3 | 20.5 | 20.4 | 20.5 | 20.3 | 19.6 | 19.9 | 20.2 | 20.2 |
Understanding UK inactivity rate: Yorkshire & The Humber 16 to 64
Residents aged 16 to 64 across Yorkshire and The Humber who do not participate in the formal labour market—neither holding a job nor actively searching for one—constitute this inactivity rate. The metric expresses this non-working segment as a share of the total local working-age population. Employed individuals and those actively seeking work are excluded from the calculation. This series offers a localised view of workforce detachment, helping researchers assess the true extent of available labour capacity.
Because the figures are derived from sample surveys, early estimates can experience revisions as sample collection and population weighting are finalised. Analysts should prioritise rolling three-month comparisons to filter out erratic monthly noise. When benchmarking this rate against national figures, users should recognise that regional economic structures and health profiles heavily influence participation trends.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this indicator measure unemployment?
- No, it measures economic inactivity, which tracks working-age people who are neither working nor looking for work.
- Are full-time homemakers included in this series?
- Yes, individuals who stay at home to care for family and are not seeking employment are counted as economically inactive.
- Why is it important to track regional inactivity alongside national data?
- National averages can mask significant geographic disparities in health, education, and workforce participation.