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Indicator | Quarter 2 2017 | Annual change |
Employed | 2,063,000 | +48,100 |
Unemployed | 141,500 | -46,300 |
In labour force | 2,204,500 | +1,800 |
Not in labour force | 1,477,400 | +42,500 |
There was an annual increase in employment of 2.4% or 48,100 in the year to the second quarter of 2017, bringing total employment to 2,063,000. This compares with an annual increase of 3.5% or 68,600 in employment in the previous quarter and an increase of 2.9% or 56,200 in the year to Q2 2016.
Summary points for Q2 2017
After each Census of Population the sample of households for the QNHS is updated to ensure the sample remains representative. The new sample based on the 2011 Census of Population was introduced incrementally from Q4 2012 to Q4 2013. An additional new sample also based on the 2011 Census of Population has been introduced incrementally from Q3 2016. These changes in sample can lead to some level of variability in estimates, particularly at more detailed levels and some caution is warranted in the interpretation of trends involving the period of their introduction. Users should also note that effective from Q3 2017, the Quarterly National Household Survey (QNHS) is being replaced by a new Labour Force Survey (LFS). Further information is available in the background notes and information note. |