The economy and labour market
From these pages you can access a wide range
of data relating to the Kent economy and labour market. This
data helps the County Council assess the economic health of the
county. Data is presented for the county as a whole and areas
within Kent, with comparisons made to the regional and national
context.
The economy and labour market data is divided
into six sections:
1.
Employment and workforce
- Discover what the main drivers of economic
growth have been
- What employment sectors Kent residents work
in
- Travel to work patterns of Kent
residents
- How many graduates there are in Kent
- The number of migrant workers and how this is
changing
2.
Unemployment and benefits
- Access the latest unemployment statistics for
Kent
- Discover how many Kent residents are claiming
Government benefits and what type
3. Businesses in Kent
- The number of businesses are there in Kent
- How the number and health of business in Kent compares to those
within the South East region and the UK
4.
Earnings and income
- Find out the average earnings of Kent
residents
- How much disposable income Kent residents
have
- How incomes compare to house prices across
the county
5.
Economic indicators
- The Economic Overview provides a broad
picture of the Kent and Medway Economy
- Discover how Kent is faring during the
current economic climate
- Look at the economic indicators used to
monitor Kent’s economic performance
6.
Economic forecasts
- Discover how many Kent residents are
economically active now and how this is expected to change in the
future up to 2026
- Look at short-term economic forecasts
outlining the likely direction of travel for a number of key
economic indicators up to 2016
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