The graph illustrates the employment trends in three sectors of the UK economy—public sector, private sector, and self-employed—over a decade from 2000 to 2010.
Overall, it is evident that employment in the public sector and self-employment steadily increased over the period, while the private sector experienced a significant decline.
With regard to the private sector, it had the highest employment rate at approximately 48% in 2000, but it decreased significantly over the ten-year period, reaching 20% in 2010.
Apart from the decline in the private sector, the other two sectors grew moderately. The public sector ranked second in 2000 at 38%; however, by the end of the period in 2010, it reached first place with around 50%, the highest employment rate. The self-employed sector had the lowest rate in 2000 at 18%, but it increased gradually and took second place in 2010 with 30%.
In summary, while employment in the public sector and self-employment showed a steady increase over the decade, the private sector experienced a significant decline, ending with the lowest employment rate in 2010.
