Business sectors across the UK

Breakdown by industry section

• Wholesale and retail trade518,465 · 16.0%
• Professional, scientific and technical449,360 · 13.9%
• Construction404,345 · 12.5%
• Administrative and support services262,215 · 8.1%
• Accommodation and food services227,525 · 7.0%
• Information and communication198,525 · 6.1%
• Health and social work182,065 · 5.6%
• Agriculture, forestry and fishing144,000 · 4.5%
• Real estate143,165 · 4.4%
• Manufacturing138,285 · 4.3%
• Transport and storage135,575 · 4.2%
• Other service activities132,345 · 4.1%
• Arts, entertainment and recreation95,880 · 3.0%
• Education82,695 · 2.6%
• Finance and insurance69,330 · 2.1%
• Public administration and defence24,950 · 0.8%
• Water supply and waste12,595 · 0.4%
• Electricity, gas and steam7,880 · 0.2%
• Mining and quarrying1,715 · 0.1%