Economy Theme

This section looks at local economic statistics such as; income, employment – levels, industry, occupation; unemployment and economic inactivity; jobs, again by industry professionals, skilled trade or service occupations. Productivity data covering Gross Value Added (GVA) and Gross Disposable Household Income (GDHI) data is also included.  Further statistics included are benefits, gender breakdown, job types, number of businesses and much more.

Labour market profiles are available for a number of geographical areas on the NOMIS website and further information is available on the Labour Market Profiles page.

The following report provides data on the economy in County Durham and areas within the County.  To see data for these sub-county areas use the two boxes below to select the geography and then the area.  Descriptions of the geographies used in these reports can be found here.