Economically inactive

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Economically inactive refers to people outside the workforce who are not employed, but not looking for work. It includes students and the early retired.[1]

United Kingdom

In 2024, in the UK, approximately one-fifth of the workforce is considered economically inactive.[2] About 30% of economically inactive people have a long-term illness.[3]

The large number of economically inactive people has led to calls for work reform.[4]

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