Standardised Industrial Classification (1992)
| Standard Industrial Classification (1992) | 2001 |
|---|---|
| A: Agriculture, hunting, forestry |
326,114
|
| B: Fishing |
5,519
|
| C: Mining & quarrying |
55,575
|
| D: Manufacturing |
3,328,520
|
| E: Electricity, gas & water supply |
159,355
|
| F: Construction |
1,515,873
|
| G: Wholesale & retail trade |
3,782,033
|
| H: Hotels & restaurants |
1,061,535
|
| I: Transport, storage & communication |
1,590,009
|
| J: Financial intermediation |
1,078,231
|
| K: Real estate, renting & business activities |
2,964,421
|
| L: Public administration & defence |
1,270,673
|
| M: Education |
1,736,766
|
| N: Health & social work |
2,400,612
|
| O: Other service activities |
1,131,341
|
| P: Domestic service |
21,647
|
| Q: Extra-territorial |
13,172
|
| Date | Source |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Office for National Statistics, NOMIS - Official Census and Labour Market Statistics (Table UV034, Industry (17 way)) |
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Date accessed: 08th April 2026