Looking at the occupations held by usual residents aged 16 years and over at the time of Census 2021 in England and Wales. Includes 4-digit SOC with age, sex, disability and geography breakdowns. Data for industry with similar breakdowns will also be made available with this release.
Publications
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The occupations most dependent on older and younger workers
What do you want to be when you grow up? Census 2021 data for England and Wales show which jobs had the most young people, how work varies for men and women, and that some professions might be at risk of dying out.
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Occupations of those in employment, by local area, working pattern, employment status and disability status, England and Wales, Census 2021
Census 2021 occupation data for people aged 16 years and older and in employment, to a detailed level (4-digit Standard Occupational Classification). Tables include occupation by local authority district and upper tier local authority, full-time or part-time work, disability status, and employees compared with those self-employed.
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Occupations of those in employment, by age and sex, England and Wales, Census 2021
Census 2021 occupation data for people aged 16 years and older and in employment, by age and sex. Age is given in 5-year age bands, except for those aged 16 to 19 years and those aged 65 years and older. Occupation is provided at a detailed level (4-digit Standard Occupational Classification). Figures are totals for all of England and Wales.
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Industries of those in employment, by local area, working pattern, employment status, England and Wales, Census 2021
Census 2021 industry data for people aged 16 years and older and in employment, to a detailed level (Standard Industrial Classification Group Title - 2007). Tables include occupation by local authority district and upper tier local authority, full-time or part-time work, and employees compared with those self-employed.
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