This dataset provides 2001 Census estimates that classify usual residents aged 16 to 74 in England and Wales by economic activity and hours worked by sex and limiting long-term illness. The estimates are as at census day, 29 April 2001.

For the Census, part-time is defined as working 30 hours or less a week. Full-time is defined as working 31 or more hours a week.

Hours worked is the average number of hours per week worked for the last four weeks before the Census (29 April 2001).

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Figures have been randomly adjusted to avoid the release of confidential data
Table ID
ST021
Source
2001 Census
Units
Persons
Keywords
Limiting long-term illness, Hours worked, Economic Activity, Employee, Economically Inactive, Self-employed, Retired, Permanently sick/disabled, Unemployed
Coverage
England and Wales
Area types
Wards and above
Latest data
2001
Last updated
2003-08-30 09:30
Variables
Economic Activity and Hours Worked, Sex, Long-term illness
Contact
Census
Email
census.customerservices@ons.gov.uk
Phone
01329 444 972
Website
http://www.ons.gov.uk/census
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