UK Labour Market Data March 2026: Employment, Earnings & Vacancies - News and Statistics

Mar 19, 2026

The Office for National Statistics has published its latest set of labour market estimates for the United Kingdom. The release covers a wide range of statistics including employment, unemployment, economic inactivity, average weekly earnings, and vacancies.

Data on average weekly earnings for employees in Great Britain, measured before tax and other deductions, is included in the release. Estimates for workforce jobs and vacancies across the UK are also provided. The statistics encompass figures for public and private sector employment, which are published on a quarterly basis and are seasonally adjusted.

Information on actual and usual weekly hours worked is available, broken down by factors such as sex and job type, derived from the Labour Force Survey. Data on redundancy levels and rates, sourced from the same household survey, is part of the release. The Claimant Count, which includes individuals claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance and out-of-work Universal Credit, is also detailed.

The publication includes international comparisons of employment and unemployment rates compiled by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Sector-level analysis of average weekly earnings for Great Britain, drawn from the Monthly Wages and Salaries Survey, is presented. Regional labour market summaries for UK countries and regions are provided, featuring indicators on employment and unemployment.

Further data covers vacancies by industry and business size, self-employment jobs by industry, and workforce jobs by region and industry. Statistics on economic inactivity include breakdowns by reason. The release also contains information on labour disputes.

These statistics are designated as accredited official statistics, having been reviewed by the Office for Statistics Regulation for compliance with standards of trustworthiness, quality, and value.

1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

REPORT DESCRIPTION
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance

KEY FINDINGS
MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT

5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
UNSATURATED MARKETS
TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)

8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries

IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)

9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports

EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)

10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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