The graph illustrates the actual and predicted percentage changes in employment in the UK from 1990 to 2025, categorized by education level.
Overall, the data indicates that employment opportunities for individuals with a high school diploma and a bachelor’s degree have generally increased, while those without a school certificate and those with a master’s degree have experienced a decline.
From 1990 to around 2000, the employment rate for individuals with no school certificate initially rose slightly before declining steadily, reaching approximately -15% by 2025. In contrast, those with a high school diploma saw a continuous rise in employment, surpassing all other categories after 2010 and projected to exceed 30% by 2025.
Employment for individuals with a bachelor’s degree exhibited fluctuations but remained positive overall, peaking around 2010 and showing a moderate upward trend thereafter. Meanwhile, those with a master’s degree saw a decline from the beginning, with employment percentages dropping gradually and stabilizing around -5% after 2010.
In summary, individuals with a high school diploma are expected to have the most significant employment growth, while those without formal education and with a master’s degree are predicted to face challenges in securing employment.