The pie graph illustrates the UK’s employment data between 1988 and 2012 by gender and type of jobs, namely full-time and part-time work.
Overall, the total workforce increased exponentially. Notably, women’s full-time employment experienced a significant surge; however, the proportion of men considerably decreased in the same sector. Meanwhile, the part-time positions remained relatively stable during the period.
More specifically, the total labor force surged from around 23,839,000 in 1998 to 29,600,000 in 2012.
In 1998, the number of men in full-time employment was the largest, contributing 53% (approximately 12.5 million) to the UK’s workforce, while women working full-time only accounted for 19% (around 4.5 million). In contrast, female employees held the leading position in the part-time job with 22% (5.3 million), which is roughly three times higher than that of male workers with 6% (1.6 million).
Over the subsequent years, in 2012, the UK labor force witnessed notable changes. While the rate of full-time male workers decreased to 47%, the actual number grew to nearly 13.8 million, maintaining their dominant position. Female full-time employment soared dramatically to 26% (7.7 million). Regarding the part-time job, while the female workforce experienced a modest decline to 20% (around 6 million), the male part-time percentage rose slightly to 7% (2.1 million).