Workforce Structure and Economic Activity

The latest information on the structure of Swansea's workforce, using data from the Office for National Statistics' (ONS) Annual Population Survey, suggests that economic activity and employment rates in Swansea are between Wales and UK averages.  The relatively large number of students resident in Swansea also has some effect on local statistics.

As the major commercial centre of South West Wales, Swansea has higher percentages of employment in the service sectors and corresponding lower manufacturing employment.  There are also higher proportions of people working part-time and lower self-employment.