East Riding of Yorkshire Figures
Population of
Number of people of working age
%
Of businesses are considered “Micro Businesses” employing less than 10 staff.
Over
Businesses operate in the East Riding (2016)
%
Of people of working age are in employment
| Type of firm | Number of employees | Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Micro firm | 0 - 9 employees | 12,500 |
| Small firm | 10 - 49 employees | 1,215 |
| Medium firm | 50 - 249 employees | 185 |
| Large firm | 200+ employees | 35 |
Information on key emerging sectors can be found on the Humber LEP website
Number of people who are economically active
Men in 2017
Women in 2017
In total in 2017
Number of people in employment
In 2017
%
of people of working age are in employment
Annual Gross Pay averages
2002
£20,313
2008
£27,349
2012
£25,578
2016
£26,367
2018
£28,704
Numbers for employment within Sectors
Business and Retail
26,530
Chemicals
1,670
Construction
5,765
Creative & Digital
2,670
Energy Sector
4,790
Engineering
2,380
Food & Agriculture
4,155
Health & Social Care
17,015
Manufacturing
18,465
Ports and Logistics
7,315
Public Sector
7,925
Visitor Economy
12,170
