Main industry categories for those in in-work poverty (2022/23)
Last updated: May 2024
Next estimated update: May 2025
What does this indicator show?
This indicator looks at the industries in which those experiencing in-work poverty are most likely to work. It shows the proportion of Londoners in in-work poverty that are working in each of the ONS’ Standard Industry Classifications.
What does it tell us?
In London, the most common industry for people in in-work poverty to work in is human health and social work activities. This group accounts for 13% of Londoners in in-work poverty.
The second most common industry for people in in-work poverty to work in in London is administrative and support service activities. This group accounts for 11% of Londoners in in-work poverty.
By contrast in the rest of England the most common industry for people in in-work poverty to work is wholesale/retail and motor repair (14%).
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