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The Workforce

We aim to facilitate a substantial improvement in the effectiveness of economic development activity in South Kesteven by helping to raise the knowledge, skills and networks of those involved in all aspects of economic development.

Population of South Kesteven

131,200 (official estimate 2009 source ons)

Occupation Groups

Manufacturing

17.5%

Construction

5.2%

Services

75.6%

Public Administration, education & health

27.4%

Distribution, hotels & catering

26.6%

Financial, IT and other business activities

13.0%

Transport & Communications

3.4%

Other Services

5.2%

Tourism related

8.7%

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Economically Active Population 2008

Working age employed

79.4%

Resident workforce unemployed

2.90%

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Median Wages

Median Weekly full time pay

 South Kesteven

 East Midlands

     UK

Male & Female by workplace

     £419.20

    £456.60

   £490.20

By residence

     £458.70

    £460.50

   £491.00

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