Dataset:X01: Labour Force Survey single-month estimates

Notice

23 March 2021

LFS responses are weighted to official 2018-based population projections on demographic trends that pre-date the coronavirus pandemic. In our Coronavirus and the impact on payroll employment article we analyse the population totals used in the LFS weighting process and state our intention to make adjustments. Rates published from the LFS remain robust; however, levels and changes in levels should be used with caution. This will particularly affect estimates for country of birth, nationality, ethnicity and disability.

Contact:
Bob Watson

Release date:
20 April 2021

Next release:
18 May 2021

About this dataset

Labour Force Survey (LFS) single-month estimates of employment, unemployment and economic inactivity have been published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) since 2004. Not designated as National Statistics.

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Important notes and usage information

  • The estimates do not have National Statistics status and are volatile.

  • Unlike the three-month average estimates, the single-month estimates are not necessarily representative of the UK as a whole and they are based on only around one third of the sample size.

  • The three-month average estimates (published at Table A02) have National Statistics status and provide a much more reliable indication of short-term movements in the labour market.

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Contact details for this Dataset

Bob Watson
labour.market@ons.gov.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1633 455070

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