The Fife Annual Labour Market Report 2012

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The Fife Annual Labour Market Report 2012


August 2013



Population

Total Males Females Fife 366,220 177,448 48.5% 188,772 51.5% Scotland 5,313,600 2,577,140 48.5% 2,736,460 51.5%

Aged 18 - 24 Aged 16 - 64

Fife 33,804 (9.2%) 234,693 (64.1%)

Scotland 504,967 (9.5%) 3,473,178 (65.4%)

Total Population, Mid Year Estimates 2012

Population by Age, Mid Year Estimates 2012

Did you know?

•Fife is the 3rd largest local authority in Scotland with a population of 366,220.

•The population of Fife increased by 0.3% between 2011 and 2012

Did you know?

•Fife is the 3rd largest local authority in Scotland with a population of 366,220.

•The population of Fife increased by 0.3% between 2011 and 2012

Source: General Register Office for Scotland, 2013



JSA Claimants

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Absolute change 2006-12

Fife 3.3 2.8 2.8 4.2 4.3 4.6 4.5 + 1.1 Scotland 2.7 2.3 2.4 3.8 4.0 4.2 4.1 + 1.5 UK 2.4 2.2 2.3 3.8 3.7 3.8 3.9 + 1.5

JSA Claimant Rates, 2006-2012 Did you know?

Fife had the 12th highest rate of Jobseekers Allowance Claimants of the

32 Scottish local authorities in 2012, with an annual average of 4.5%

Did you know?

Fife had the 12th highest rate of Jobseekers Allowance Claimants of the

32 Scottish local authorities in 2012, with an annual average of 4.5%

Claimant Count,

by Multi-Member Ward, 2012

Rate of Claimant Count Change,

by Multi-Member Ward, 2012

Did you know?

The Buckhaven, Methil and Wemyss Villages Ward reported the highest annual average JSA rate for 2012 at 8.2%, almost double the Fife average. The lowest rate was St Andrews Ward at 1.0%

Did you know?

The Buckhaven, Methil and Wemyss Villages Ward reported the highest annual average JSA rate for 2012 at 8.2%, almost double the Fife average. The lowest rate was St Andrews Ward at 1.0%

Source: DWP Claimant Count, NOMIS, 2013



JSA Claimants

Claimant Count in Fife Area Committees, 2006-2012

Short Term % <6 mths

Medium Term % >6 mths < 12 mths

Long Term % >12 mths +

Fife 2.4 0.9 1.2

Scotland 2.3 0.8 1.0

UK 2.1 0.8 1.0

Duration of JSA Claims, 2012

Rate of Fife Claimants, Claiming Over 12 Months, 2006-2012

16-24 Year Olds Claiming JSA, 2006-2012

Source: DWP Claimant Count, NOMIS, 2013



More Choices, More Chances

Source: Annual Population Survey, NOMIS, 2012Source: School Leavers Destinations Publication,

DWP, 2012

Rate of Known NEET, 2003-2011 Qualification Levels Within the Fife 16-19 Year Cohort, 2006-2012



DWP Benefits Fife Scotland UK

2012 38,795 564,580 5,729,983 2011 39,488 570,070 5,748,090 2010 39,255 570,985 5,757,523 2009 39,463 571,868 5,830,423

2008 36,155 526,828 5,220,060

2007 36,368 531,650 5,190,133

2006 37,780 552,210 5,312,968

Absolute change since 2006 1,015 12,370 417,015

% change since 2006 2.7% 2.2% 7.8%

Total Number of DWP Claimants, 2006-2012

Total DWP Benefits Rate,

Multi-Member Ward, 2012

Rate of Total Benefit Claimants,

Change by Multi-Member Ward, 2011-2012

Source: DWP Benefits, NOMIS, 2013

Did you know?

•In 2012 the average number of total benefit claimants in Fife was 38,795. This equates to

16.4% of Fife’s working age population.

•The level of claimants varies throughout Fife. North East Fife has the lowest density of claimants whilst central Fife has areas of significant numbers of benefit claimants.

Did you know?

•In 2012 the average number of total benefit claimants in Fife was 38,795. This equates to

16.4% of Fife’s working age population.

•The level of claimants varies throughout Fife. North East Fife has the lowest density of claimants whilst central Fife has areas of significant numbers of benefit claimants.



Qualifications

Fife

Scotland (%) United Kingdom (%) Number %

NVQ4 and above 77,700 43.3 42.9 38.5 NVQ3 and above 26,200 14.6 14.5 17.3 NVQ2 and above 25,000 13.9 14.2 16.4 NVQ1 and above 24,000 13.4 9.8 11.5 Other qualifications 11,500 6.4 7.4 9.1 No qualifications 9,700 5.5 6.9 6.3

Average Level of Qualification, Economically Active Population, 2012

Did you know?

•In 2012, Fife had a higher proportion of people in its workforce who are educated to NVQ4 or above (degree level) compared to

Scotland and the UK.

•The proportion of Fife’s economically active with no qualifications is significantly lower than the rest of Scotland or the UK.

Did you know?

•In 2012, Fife had a higher proportion of people in its workforce who are educated to NVQ4 or above (degree level) compared to

Scotland and the UK.

•The proportion of Fife’s economically active with no qualifications is significantly lower than the rest of Scotland or the UK.

Source: Annual Population Survey, NOMIS, 2013



Earnings

Total Full Time

(£ per week) Male Full Time (£ per week)

Female Full Time (£ per week)

Fife £499.30 £548.50 £409.80

Scotland £498.30 £535.40 £439.70

UK £505.90 £545.80 £448.60

Earnings (Resident-Based) Gross Pay Per Week, 2012

Earnings (Resident-Based) Gross Pay Per Week, 2007-2012

Did you know?

•Fife’s resident base, people living in Fife but working in other local authority areas, weekly rate of pay overtook the Scottish

figure in 2012.

•Since 2007 Fife’s resident base has seen a rise in weekly wages of 13.7%.

Did you know?

•Fife’s resident base, people living in Fife but working in other local authority areas, weekly rate of pay overtook the Scottish

figure in 2012.

•Since 2007 Fife’s resident base has seen a rise in weekly wages of 13.7%.

Source: Annual Survey of Hours & Earnings, Resident Analysis, NOMIS, 2012

Earnings (Workplace-Based) Gross Pay Per Week, 2007-2012



Employment Fife Scotland UK

ALL PERSONS Total % % %

Economic activity rate - aged 16-64 180,000 77.1 76.9 76.8 Employment rate - aged 16-64 162,700 69.6 70.6 70.6

Aged 16-64 who are employees 146,200 62.6 62.0 60.5

Aged 16-64 who are self employed 15,400 6.6 8.1 9.5

Fife Scotland UK

MALES Total % % %

Economic activity rate - aged 16-64 94,700 83.2 82.1 82.9

Employment rate - aged 16-64 85,300 75.0 74.6 75.8



Fife Scotland UK

FEMALES Total % % %

Economic activity rate - aged 16-64 85,400 71.3 71.9 70.7

Employment rate - aged 16-64 77,400 64.6 66.8 65.5



Total Employment, 2012

Male Employment, 2012

Female Employment, 2012

Did you know?

•Fife’s male employment rate in 2012 was above that of Scotland

•Self-employment levels for both males and females in Fife is below that of Scotland and

the UK.

•In 2012, 69.6% of the working age population were in employment in Fife, a reduction of

1.3% from 2011.

Did you know?

•Fife’s male employment rate in 2012 was above that of Scotland

•Self-employment levels for both males and females in Fife is below that of Scotland and

the UK.

•In 2012, 69.6% of the working age population were in employment in Fife, a reduction of

1.3% from 2011.

Source: Annual Population Survey, 2013

Employment Rate, 2006-2012



Employment

Changes in Employment by Industry, 2006-2012

Public/Private Employment, 2008-2012

Did you know?

•Employment in Fife’s Banking, Finance and Insurance sector increased by 21.8% between

2006-2012. This sector accounts for 24,600 people or 15.1% of the total employment in Fife.

•Fife’s Manufacturing sector shows the greatest reduction in employment numbers with a 16.6%

(3,400 people)

Did you know?

•Employment in Fife’s Banking, Finance and Insurance sector increased by 21.8% between

2006-2012. This sector accounts for 24,600 people or 15.1% of the total employment in Fife.

•Fife’s Manufacturing sector shows the greatest reduction in employment numbers with a 16.6%

(3,400 people)

Did you know?

•The public sector workforce in Fife made up 30.5% of total employment in 2012.

•Fife continues to report a higher percentage of public sector employment than Scotland.

Did you know?

•The public sector workforce in Fife made up 30.5% of total employment in 2012.

•Fife continues to report a higher percentage of public sector employment than Scotland.




Employment

Male Employment by Industry, 2012

Female Employment by Industry, 2012

Did you know?

•Female employment in both Fife and Scotland is concentrated mainly in the public sector

•Female public sector employment is more than double that of male employment.

•Fife’s construction sector employs over six times as many males as females with a slight reduction in the gap between 2011 and 2012.

Did you know?

•Female employment in both Fife and Scotland is concentrated mainly in the public sector

•Female public sector employment is more than double that of male employment.

•Fife’s construction sector employs over six times as many males as females with a slight reduction in the gap between 2011 and 2012.

Source: Business Register and Employment Survey, NOMIS, 2012



Employment

Change in Full-time Employment, 2006-2012

Change in Part-time Employment, 2006-2012

Did you know?

•A decline in the number of people working full-time and part-time between 2006 and

2012 has been recorded in Fife with a drop of 7,900 and 2,900 respectively.

•Between 2011 and 2012, Fife seen a rise in the number of people working full-time (900

people).

Did you know?

•A decline in the number of people working full-time and part-time between 2006 and

2012 has been recorded in Fife with a drop of 7,900 and 2,900 respectively.

•Between 2011 and 2012, Fife seen a rise in the number of people working full-time (900

people).




Vacancies

Monthly Average of Notified vacancies

2012 2,206** 2011 1,505 2010 1,610* 2009 1,596 2008 1,922

2007 1,938

2006 1,936

Fife’s Monthly Average of Notified Vacancies, 2006-2012

Total Notified Vacancies by Occupation, 2012

Total Notified Vacancies by Jobcentre Town, 2012

Did you know?

In November 2011, Amazon opened a 1million ft2 distribution centre in Dunfermline employing 750

permanent staff and a further 1,500 temporary staff throughout the busy Christmas period.

Did you know?

In November 2011, Amazon opened a 1million ft2 distribution centre in Dunfermline employing 750

permanent staff and a further 1,500 temporary staff throughout the busy Christmas period.

Source: Notified Vacancies, NOMIS, 2012

The Fife Annual Labour Market Report 2012

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