Greater Manchester Modern (post-1974) County (Met.C) : Standardised Industrial Classification (1992)

Standardised Industrial Classification (1992)

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Standard Industrial Classification (1992) 2001
A: Agriculture, hunting, forestry 5,439 Show data context
B: Fishing 42 Show data context
C: Mining & quarrying 927 Show data context
D: Manufacturing 178,836 Show data context
E: Electricity, gas & water supply 8,127 Show data context
F: Construction 72,528 Show data context
G: Wholesale & retail trade 199,227 Show data context
H: Hotels & restaurants 50,366 Show data context
I: Transport, storage & communication 78,769 Show data context
J: Financial intermediation 44,109 Show data context
K: Real estate, renting & business activities 127,038 Show data context
L: Public administration & defence 52,213 Show data context
M: Education 85,790 Show data context
N: Health & social work 125,331 Show data context
O: Other service activities 48,065 Show data context
P: Domestic service 315 Show data context
Q: Extra-territorial 93 Show data context
Date Source
2001 Great Britain Historical GIS Project

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This Industrial Classifiction is used in the 2001 Census's Small Area Statistics.


How to reference this page:

GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Greater Manchester Modern (post-1974) County (Met.C) through time | Historical Statistics on Industry | Standardised Industrial Classification (1992), A Vision of Britain through Time.

URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10056925/cube/SIC1992

Date accessed: 02nd June 2026