Standardised Industrial Classification (1992)
| Standard Industrial Classification (1992) | 2001 |
|---|---|
| A: Agriculture, hunting, forestry |
35,528
|
| B: Fishing |
385
|
| C: Mining & quarrying |
4,689
|
| D: Manufacturing |
489,844
|
| E: Electricity, gas & water supply |
22,415
|
| F: Construction |
188,241
|
| G: Wholesale & retail trade |
516,800
|
| H: Hotels & restaurants |
148,914
|
| I: Transport, storage & communication |
196,845
|
| J: Financial intermediation |
109,090
|
| K: Real estate, renting & business activities |
313,127
|
| L: Public administration & defence |
164,597
|
| M: Education |
230,539
|
| N: Health & social work |
347,207
|
| O: Other service activities |
130,178
|
| P: Domestic service |
1,194
|
| Q: Extra-territorial |
204
|
| 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: 10th April 2026