The pie charts illustrate the information about men and women working on full time and part time employment in the United Kingdom between 1998 and 2012.
Overall, men in full-time employment accounted for the largest proportion in both years, although this figure fell over the period. In contrast, the share of women in the workforce increased in both job types, especially in full-time positions.
In 1988, men working full time accounted for the largest proportion, at 53%, which represented more than 12 million people. By contrast, men in part-time employment made up the smallest group, with only 6% or around 1.5 million workers. Women working part time ranked second, comprising 22% of the workforce, equivalent to over 5.2 million individuals. Meanwhile, the proportion of women in full-time positions was noticeably lower, at 19%, which was less than half the figure for full-time male workers, with a total of about 4.4 million people.
In 2012, the total number of people in the labour force rose by 1.2 million, reaching 13.7 million. However, the percentage distribution across the four groups changed noticeably. Men still accounted for the highest proportion of full-time workers, although this figure dropped slightly to 47%.
In contrast, the share of women in full-time employment increased significantly, rising from 19% to 26%. Women working part time experienced a slight decline, falling to 20%, which represented one-fifth of the total workforce. Meanwhile, men in part-time positions saw a small increase, reaching 7%