The number of people out of work because of long-term sickness has risen sharply
People aged 16-64, economically inactive due to long-term sickness
2.5m
Jun-Aug 2022
2.49 million
2.4
2.3
2.2
2.1
2.0
1.9
2000
2004
2008
2012
2016
2020
2.5m
Jun-Aug 2022
2.49 million
2.4
2.3
2.2
2.1
2.0
1.9
2000
2004
2008
2012
2016
2020