UK economic inactivity rate

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UK economic inactivity rate

June to August 2026 · Aged 16 to 64, all people

20.9%No change

The ONS advises caution: Labour Force Survey estimates are of reduced quality.

UK economic inactivity rateUK economic inactivity rate was 20.9% in June to August 2026, no change on March to May 2026.
Sep-Nov 2024Jun-Aug 2026

UK economic inactivity rate unchanged at 20.9% in June to August 2026.

ONS LF2S/LMS · next 17 Nov 2026 (provisional)CSV

Share of people aged 16 to 64 who are neither in work nor looking for work, seasonally adjusted

History

The ONS advises caution: Labour Force Survey estimates are of reduced quality.

UK economic inactivity rate: Share of people aged 16 to 64 who are neither in work nor looking for work
PeriodValueStatus
Jun-Aug 202620.9%
Mar-May 202620.9%
Dec-Feb 202621.0%
Sep-Nov 202520.8%
Jun-Aug 202521.0%
Mar-May 202521.0%
Dec-Feb 202521.3%
Sep-Nov 202421.6%
  • Figures for Jun-Aug 2026, published 20 Oct 2026, 07:00
  • Next update expected 17 Nov 2026, 07:00 (provisional)
  • Source: Office for National Statistics (LF2S/LMS)
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