7.2 Society
Observations
The employment rate has been increasing over time for each age group with 60.4% of those aged 50-64 and 5.27% of those aged 65+ being employed in January to March 2000, compared to 72.74% and 10.76% being employed in October to December 2019 respectively. Almost 30% of those aged over 75 report they are never lonely. Fewer than 20% of respondents aged over 65 report being lonely at least some of the time.
Indicator 7.2.1 – Employment and unemployment rates
The chart shows the UK seasonally adjusted employment and unemployment rate for those aged 50-64 and 65+. Data are from the Labour Force Survey.
Metric 7.2.1a — Employment and unemployment rates of people aged 50+, UK, Jan to Mar 2000 — Oct to Dec 2019 (%)
Source: ONS
Indicator 7.2.2 - Loneliness
The Community Life Survey is held annually to track trends and developments in areas that encourage social action and empower communities. Data are collected in England for those aged 16+.
Metric 7.2.2a — How often people feel lonely by age group, England, 2018-2019 (%)
Source: DCMS