Working Age Population
The working age population for Milton Keynes is rising rapidly. Currently estimated as 148,600, it is forecast to rise to 168,680 by 2016, assuming current levels of economic growth are sustained.
- 77,900 (52%) are male
- 70,700 (48%) are female
- 81% of the working age population are currently in work
- 4% are unemployed
- 12% are economically inactive ( e.g. in full-time education, long-term sick etc) and therefore not seeking employment
- 3% are economically inactive but are seeking employment.
(Source: Annual Population Survey 2007).
Milton Keynes has a considerably younger labour force than the nation as a whole, reflecting the overall age structure of the city.
Milton Keynes' beneficial location also means that the travel-to-work catchment area greatly increases the pool of available labour. There is a total population of over 1 million people living within 30 minutes drive time of the city.
Last updated January 2010
