Total employed in all industries
| Year | Empl. in all industries | Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| 1841 |
6,908,157
|
|
| 1861 |
8,483,505
|
|
| 1881 |
10,890,036
|
|
| 1911 |
18,094,551
|
|
| 1931 |
18,802,958
|
15,481,887
|
| 1951 |
22,073,256
|
|
| 1971 |
22,235,400
|
|
| 1991 |
23,075,897
|
|
| 2001 |
25,889,195
|
|
| 2011 |
29,043,231
|
|
| 2021 |
62,245,637
|
| Date | Source |
|---|---|
| 1841 | 1841 Census of Great Britain, Occupations, Table [1] , 'Occupation Abstract' |
| 1861 - 2021 | Great Britain Historical GIS Project |
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