The line graph illustrates the trends in employment figures for different education levels in the United Kingdom between 1990 and 2025. Overall, it shows that employment rates for individuals with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree increased, while those with no formal education or a high school diploma saw a decline.
To begin with, the proportion of Master’s degree holders saw the largest increase, reaching 34% by 2025. In comparison, just over 15% of Bachelor’s degree holders were employed, while high school graduates experienced a decline of around -3% by the end of the period. Individuals with no formal education had the lowest employment rates, with a significant decrease.
Throughout the period, the percentage of the UK workforce with a degree increased significantly, while those without formal education or with only a high school diploma had the lowest employment rates.
