Employment rate grows faster in Wales than anywhere else in the UK

15 Mar 2017 04:00 PM

Alun Cairns has welcomed the latest job figures which show the employment rate has grown faster in Wales than anywhere else in the UK.

The latest labour market statistics published by the Office for National Statistics yesterday (15 March) revealed that the unemployment rate in Wales remains lower than the UK average, which itself is at its lowest since June to August 1975. The employment level in Wales has increased by 11,000 over the year.

The statistics show:

Alun Cairns said:

It is great news that the UK unemployment rate has reached its lowest point since June to August 1975 and that Wales’ rate continues to stay below this average. The increase in employment level in Wales highlights business confidence in the Welsh economy and its ability to face the challenges ahead.

Wales continues to lead the way. Over the past year, the employment rate has grown faster in Wales than any other region of the UK and economic inactivity has fallen faster than the UK average.

Wales continues to show that it’s a great place for businesses to thrive and we the UK Government will continue to build and maintain relationships in order to create the right conditions for growth.