Standard Industrial Classification (2007)
| 2021 Industrial Classification | 2011 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| A: Agriculture, forestry & fishing |
55
|
37
|
| B: Mining & quarrying |
0
|
0
|
| C: Manufacturing |
102
|
99
|
| D: Electricity, gas, steam etc |
13
|
6
|
| E: Water, sewerage & waste mgt |
7
|
8
|
| F: Construction |
138
|
157
|
| G: Wholesale & retail trade |
211
|
180
|
| H: Transport & storage |
42
|
31
|
| I: Accommodation & catering |
114
|
96
|
| J: Information & communication |
25
|
42
|
| K: Financial & insurance |
25
|
21
|
| L: Real estate activities. |
23
|
27
|
| M: Professional, scientific & technical |
67
|
81
|
| N: Administrative & support |
64
|
105
|
| O: Public administration & defence |
115
|
86
|
| P: Education |
158
|
138
|
| Q: Human health & social work |
197
|
193
|
| R, S, T, U: Other services |
80
|
92
|
| Date | Source |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Office for National Statistics, NOMIS - Official Census and Labour Market Statistics (Table KS605UK - Industry) |
| 2021 | Office for National Statistics, ONS "Create a Custom Dataset" ("Industry (current)" (19 way)) |
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