Total employed in all industries
| Year | Empl. in all industries |
|---|---|
| 1841 |
59,131
|
| 1861 |
70,754
|
| 1881 |
68,352
|
| 1911 |
108,202
|
| 1931 |
121,230
|
| 1951 |
148,259
|
| 1971 |
152,275
|
| 1991 |
205,899
|
| 2001 |
249,714
|
| 2011 |
272,321
|
| 2021 |
596,836
|
| Date | Source |
|---|---|
| 1841 - 2021 | Great Britain Historical GIS Project |
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Total number of persons in employment across all industrial sectors.