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Employment

Employment in Birmingham has undergone significant restructuring over the past three decades with a rapid decline in manufacturing employment. The service sector now accounts for the majority (80%) of the jobs in the city, driven by the expansion of the financial & professional services, based on higher skilled occupations, and the visitor economy.

This section contains the latest employment figures, along with historical data and longer reports analysing different aspects of employment, and key fact sheets. The Local Area Profiles section has links to the regeneration activities designed to improve the employment prospects for Birmingham residents.