The regional distribution of economic activity within the UK has shown significant divergence in the post-pandemic recovery era. Data compiled from regional labour force indicators for Yorkshire and the Humber for the period August to October 2024 is summarised in Fig. 1.
Fig. 1 – Yorkshire and the Humber regional labour market statistics (Aged 16–64)
| Number (‘000) | Change on previous quarter (‘000) | Change on previous year (‘000) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed | 14 820 | 45 | –12 |
| Unemployed | 780 | –8 | –24 |
| Economically Inactive | 4 400 | 15 | 38 |
Using the data in Fig. 1, calculate the regional labour market participation rate (the economically active population as a percentage of the total working-age population aged 16–64) for Yorkshire and the Humber for the period August to October 2024.
