Working Age Population

The working age population for Milton Keynes is rising rapidly. Currently estimated to be 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, which is a reflection of the overall age structure of the city.

Milton Keynes' 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 within 30 minutes drive time of the city.

Last updated Nov 08