The pie charts illustrate the distribution of the workforce in the UK across five sectors in 1932 and 1992.
Overall, there was a significant shift from industry to services over the 60-year period. While industry was the dominant sector in 1932, services became the largest employer by 1992. In contrast, agriculture showed little to no change.
In 1932, industry accounted for the highest proportion of employment at 45%. Unemployment was also relatively high, representing 25% of the workforce. Services and agriculture made up 15% and 12% respectively, while government employment was minimal at just 3%.
By 1992, the employment pattern had changed considerably. The services sector more than doubled, reaching 52% and becoming the most significant area of employment. Industry experienced a sharp decline, falling to only 15%. Government jobs increased noticeably to 15%, while unemployment dropped dramatically to 8%. Agriculture and fishing remained stable at around 10-11%.
Overall, the data highlights a clear move towards a service-based economy in the UK.