The Datum Report

Parliamentary constituency

Portsmouth South

By subject

Every figure published for Portsmouth South. Open a subject to see them, each with its history and its source. Where a producer splits the area into many categories, those sit behind a further disclosure.

Labour market 11
9.9%
5.78.110.52021-09-30: 8.92021-12-31: 8.52022-03-31: 8.42022-06-30: 8.52022-09-30: 7.72022-12-31: 6.52023-03-31: 6.42023-06-30: 6.22023-09-30: 6.92023-12-31: 6.72024-03-31: 8.72024-06-30: 8.52024-09-30: 7.42024-12-31: 7.32025-03-31: 7.52025-06-30: 8.92025-09-30: 9.52025-12-31: 102026-03-31: 9.9 2021-09 2026-03
19 monthly readings · 6.2 to 10 · axis starts at 5.7

ONS, Annual Population Survey - headline labour market rates, published 21 July 2026
±3.3, basis not documented by the producer

Employment rate - aged 16-64
Apr 2025-Mar 2026
76.9%
68.875.582.32021-09-30: 75.52021-12-31: 752022-03-31: 73.42022-06-30: 72.82022-09-30: 70.62022-12-31: 70.12023-03-31: 76.42023-06-30: 78.22023-09-30: 80.12023-12-31: 812024-03-31: 80.22024-06-30: 77.92024-09-30: 76.42024-12-31: 78.42025-03-31: 78.12025-06-30: 76.82025-09-30: 75.62025-12-31: 76.92026-03-31: 76.9 2021-09 2026-03
19 monthly readings · 70.1 to 81 · axis starts at 68.8

ONS, Annual Population Survey - headline labour market rates, published 21 July 2026
±4.7, basis not documented by the producer

Unemployment rate - aged 16-64
Apr 2025-Mar 2026
5.9%
1.84.98.12021-09-30: 6.82021-12-31: 6.62022-03-31: 5.72022-06-30: 7.52022-09-30: 6.12022-12-31: 3.12023-03-31: 32024-03-31: 3.62024-06-30: 2.42024-09-30: 3.12024-12-31: 5.52025-03-31: 2.72025-06-30: 52025-09-30: 7.32025-12-31: 5.62026-03-31: 5.9 2021-09 2026-03
16 monthly readings · 2.4 to 7.5 · axis starts at 1.8

ONS, Annual Population Survey - headline labour market rates, published 21 July 2026
±2.9, basis not documented by the producer
3 earlier periods withheld by the producer and absent from the chart.

18.2%
15.522.229.02021-09-30: 192021-12-31: 19.62022-03-31: 22.12022-06-30: 21.32022-09-30: 24.82022-12-31: 27.72023-03-31: 21.32023-06-30: 21.42023-09-30: 19.42023-12-31: 18.62024-03-31: 16.82024-06-30: 20.22024-09-30: 21.12024-12-31: 17.12025-03-31: 19.82025-06-30: 19.22025-09-30: 18.42025-12-31: 18.52026-03-31: 18.2 2021-09 2026-03
19 monthly readings · 16.8 to 27.7 · axis starts at 15.5

ONS, Annual Population Survey - variables (percentages), published 21 July 2026
±4.3, basis not documented by the producer

Claimant count
August 2026
3,990
3,5774,1884,7982021-09-30: 4,6802021-10-31: 4,5602021-11-30: 4,4502021-12-31: 4,3602022-01-31: 4,3502022-02-28: 4,3452022-03-31: 4,2652022-04-30: 4,0802022-05-31: 3,9052022-06-30: 3,7952022-07-31: 3,7602022-08-31: 3,7752022-09-30: 3,7502022-10-31: 3,6952022-11-30: 3,7852022-12-31: 3,8602023-01-31: 3,8802023-02-28: 3,8852023-03-31: 3,9202023-04-30: 3,8852023-05-31: 3,8052023-06-30: 3,8952023-07-31: 3,8952023-08-31: 3,7952023-09-30: 3,8702023-10-31: 3,8052023-11-30: 3,8902023-12-31: 3,9152024-01-31: 4,0402024-02-29: 4,1352024-03-31: 4,0952024-04-30: 4,0302024-05-31: 4,0252024-06-30: 4,0502024-07-31: 4,3602024-08-31: 4,2552024-09-30: 4,2452024-10-31: 4,1902024-11-30: 4,2052024-12-31: 4,0602025-01-31: 4,0402025-02-28: 4,1702025-03-31: 4,1902025-04-30: 4,1952025-05-31: 4,0652025-06-30: 4,0602025-07-31: 4,0002025-08-31: 3,9652025-09-30: 3,9902025-10-31: 4,0552025-11-30: 4,0802025-12-31: 4,0102026-01-31: 4,0102026-02-28: 4,0552026-03-31: 4,0752026-04-30: 4,0802026-05-31: 4,0302026-06-30: 3,9552026-07-31: 3,8902026-08-31: 3,990 2021-09 2026-08
60 monthly readings · 3,695 to 4,680 · axis starts at 3,577

ONS / DWP, Claimant count by sex and age, published 15 September 2026

5.1%
4.65.56.42021-09-30: 6.22021-10-31: 62021-11-30: 5.92021-12-31: 5.82022-01-31: 5.72022-02-28: 5.72022-03-31: 5.62022-04-30: 5.32022-05-31: 5.12022-06-30: 52022-07-31: 4.92022-08-31: 4.92022-09-30: 4.92022-10-31: 4.82022-11-30: 4.92022-12-31: 52023-01-31: 4.92023-02-28: 4.92023-03-31: 52023-04-30: 4.92023-05-31: 4.82023-06-30: 52023-07-31: 52023-08-31: 4.82023-09-30: 4.92023-10-31: 4.82023-11-30: 52023-12-31: 52024-01-31: 5.22024-02-29: 5.32024-03-31: 5.22024-04-30: 5.22024-05-31: 5.12024-06-30: 5.22024-07-31: 5.62024-08-31: 5.42024-09-30: 5.42024-10-31: 5.42024-11-30: 5.42024-12-31: 5.22025-01-31: 5.22025-02-28: 5.32025-03-31: 5.42025-04-30: 5.42025-05-31: 5.22025-06-30: 5.22025-07-31: 5.12025-08-31: 5.12025-09-30: 5.12025-10-31: 5.22025-11-30: 5.22025-12-31: 5.12026-01-31: 5.12026-02-28: 5.22026-03-31: 5.22026-04-30: 5.22026-05-31: 5.22026-06-30: 5.12026-07-31: 52026-08-31: 5.1 2021-09 2026-08
60 monthly readings · 4.8 to 6.2 · axis starts at 4.6

ONS / DWP, Claimant count by sex and age, published 15 September 2026

% of economically inactive 5
—

ONS, Annual Population Survey - variables (percentages), published 21 July 2026
Not published: Estimate and confidence interval not available since the group sample size is zero or disclosive (0-2)
19 earlier periods withheld by the producer and absent from the chart.

40.2%
10.827.844.92021-09-30: 29.92021-12-31: 36.52022-03-31: 32.72022-06-30: 30.72022-09-30: 32.32022-12-31: 19.92023-03-31: 28.22023-06-30: 25.62023-09-30: 14.12023-12-31: 19.72024-03-31: 192024-06-30: 272024-09-30: 28.82024-12-31: 36.72025-03-31: 37.62025-06-30: 39.52025-09-30: 37.72025-12-31: 41.62026-03-31: 40.2 2021-09 2026-03
19 monthly readings · 14.1 to 41.6 · axis starts at 10.8

ONS, Annual Population Survey - variables (percentages), published 21 July 2026
±12.4, basis not documented by the producer

12.3%
3.717.030.22021-09-30: 15.92021-12-31: 19.42022-03-31: 18.92022-06-30: 22.42022-09-30: 18.32022-12-31: 12.62023-03-31: 18.12023-06-30: 192023-09-30: 23.72023-12-31: 26.52024-03-31: 25.82024-06-30: 24.32024-09-30: 27.62024-12-31: 22.62025-03-31: 20.12025-06-30: 10.52025-09-30: 6.32025-12-31: 14.22026-03-31: 12.3 2021-09 2026-03
19 monthly readings · 6.3 to 27.6 · axis starts at 3.7

ONS, Annual Population Survey - variables (percentages), published 21 July 2026

10.1%
3.711.619.52021-09-30: 12.62021-12-31: 12.62022-03-31: 182022-06-30: 17.62022-09-30: 15.72022-12-31: 10.42023-03-31: 9.42023-06-30: 92023-09-30: 11.92023-12-31: 15.72024-03-31: 92024-06-30: 6.12024-09-30: 62024-12-31: 5.42025-03-31: 5.22025-06-30: 13.42025-09-30: 15.92025-12-31: 102026-03-31: 10.1 2021-09 2026-03
19 monthly readings · 5.2 to 18 · axis starts at 3.7

ONS, Annual Population Survey - variables (percentages), published 21 July 2026
±7.6, basis not documented by the producer

25.7%
12.026.941.82021-09-30: 16.62021-12-31: 17.42022-03-31: 20.62022-06-30: 21.52022-09-30: 21.92022-12-31: 38.92023-03-31: 27.42023-06-30: 30.92023-09-30: 33.92023-12-31: 25.82024-03-31: 36.32024-06-30: 26.62024-09-30: 21.92024-12-31: 14.92025-03-31: 22.12025-06-30: 26.92025-09-30: 28.22025-12-31: 25.32026-03-31: 25.7 2021-09 2026-03
19 monthly readings · 14.9 to 38.9 · axis starts at 12.0

ONS, Annual Population Survey - variables (percentages), published 21 July 2026
±11.1, basis not documented by the producer

Pay 2
9.118.528.010th10th · 2023-04-30: £10.9410th · 2024-04-30: £12.3410th · 2025-04-30: £13.1325th25th · 2023-04-30: £12.1925th · 2024-04-30: £14.1825th · 2025-04-30: £14.11MedianMedian · 2023-04-30: £17.01Median · 2024-04-30: £18.24Median · 2025-04-30: £18.0275th75th · 2023-04-30: £26.1575th · 2024-04-30: £24.2675th · 2025-04-30: £24.94 2023-04 2025-04
3 periods · 10th, 25th, Median, 75th · axis starts at 9.1
10th25thMedian75th90th
£13.13£14.11£18.02£24.94—

ONS, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings - resident analysis, published 3 November 2025
coefficient of variation 1.7%

8.918.327.810th10th · 2023-04-30: £10.7110th · 2024-04-30: £11.8410th · 2025-04-30: £13.2325th25th · 2023-04-30: £13.0225th · 2024-04-30: £14.2225th · 2025-04-30: £15.04MedianMedian · 2023-04-30: £18.13Median · 2024-04-30: £18.07Median · 2025-04-30: £19.5875th75th · 2023-04-30: £24.4475th · 2024-04-30: £24.9675th · 2025-04-30: £25.94 2023-04 2025-04
3 periods · 10th, 25th, Median, 75th · axis starts at 8.9
10th25thMedian75th90th
£13.23£15.04£19.58£25.94—

ONS, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings - workplace analysis, published 3 November 2025
coefficient of variation 1.9%

Business 11
Businesses
2025
2,805

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises, published 14 October 2025

2,165

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

155

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

10

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

0

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

85

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

5

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

355

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

25

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

0

ONS, UK Business Counts - enterprises by size band, published 14 October 2025

3,620

ONS, UK Business Counts - local units, published 14 October 2025

Broken down further 88

One breakdown with many categories. These are never ranked against other areas: a comparison that pools thousands of rows into one peer set produces rankings that mean nothing.

MeasureLatestPeriod
01 : Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities 0 2024
02 : Forestry and logging 0 2024
03 : Fishing and aquaculture 0 2024
05 : Mining of coal and lignite 0 2024
06 : Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas 0 2024
07 : Mining of metal ores 0 2024
08 : Other mining and quarrying 0 2024
09 : Mining support service activities 0 2024
10 : Manufacture of food products 35 2024
11 : Manufacture of beverages 50 2024
12 : Manufacture of tobacco products 0 2024
13 : Manufacture of textiles 10 2024
14 : Manufacture of wearing apparel 5 2024
15 : Manufacture of leather and related products 0 2024
16 : Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture;manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials 15 2024
17 : Manufacture of paper and paper products 0 2024
18 : Printing and reproduction of recorded media 20 2024
19 : Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products 0 2024
20 : Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products 0 2024
21 : Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations 0 2024
22 : Manufacture of rubber and plastic products 15 2024
23 : Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products 10 2024
24 : Manufacture of basic metals 0 2024
25 : Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment 75 2024
26 : Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products 35 2024
27 : Manufacture of electrical equipment 0 2024
28 : Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. 5 2024
29 : Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers 0 2024
30 : Manufacture of other transport equipment 150 2024
31 : Manufacture of furniture 0 2024
32 : Other manufacturing 75 2024
33 : Repair and installation of machinery and equipment 2,000 2024
35 : Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 0 2024
36 : Water collection, treatment and supply 0 2024
37 : Sewerage 20 2024
38 : Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery 10 2024
39 : Remediation activities and other waste management services. This division includes the provision of remediation services, i.e. the cleanup of contaminated buildings and sites, soil, surface or ground water. 0 2024
41 : Construction of buildings 350 2024
42 : Civil engineering 30 2024
43 : Specialised construction activities 500 2024
45 : Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles 250 2024
46 : Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles 250 2024
47 : Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles 5,000 2024
49 : Land transport and transport via pipelines 700 2024
50 : Water transport 400 2024
51 : Air transport 0 2024
52 : Warehousing and support activities for transportation 500 2024
53 : Postal and courier activities 150 2024
55 : Accommodation 600 2024
56 : Food and beverage service activities 5,000 2024
58 : Publishing activities 10 2024
59 : Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities 100 2024
60 : Programming and broadcasting activities 10 2024
61 : Telecommunications 75 2024
62 : Computer programming, consultancy and related activities 700 2024
63 : Information service activities 20 2024
64 : Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding 175 2024
65 : Insurance, reinsurance and pension funding, except compulsory social security 0 2024
66 : Activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance activities 75 2024
68 : Real estate activities 1,000 2024
69 : Legal and accounting activities 500 2024
70 : Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities 300 2024
71 : Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis 225 2024
72 : Scientific research and development 0 2024
73 : Advertising and market research 75 2024
74 : Other professional, scientific and technical activities 250 2024
75 : Veterinary activities 75 2024
77 : Rental and leasing activities 50 2024
78 : Employment activities 500 2024
79 : Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and related activities 30 2024
80 : Security and investigation activities 100 2024
81 : Services to buildings and landscape activities 1,000 2024
82 : Office administrative, office support and other business support activities 350 2024
84 : Public administration and defence; compulsory social security 4,500 2024
85 : Education 7,000 2024
86 : Human health activities 2,500 2024
87 : Residential care activities 1,000 2024
88 : Social work activities without accommodation 1,250 2024
90 : Creative, arts and entertainment activities 400 2024
91 : Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities 600 2024
92 : Gambling and betting activities 225 2024
93 : Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities 500 2024
94 : Activities of membership organisations 300 2024
95 : Repair of computers and personal and household goods 50 2024
96 : Other personal service activities 450 2024
97 : Activities of households as employers of domestic personnel 0 2024
98 : Undifferentiated goods- and services-producing activities of private households for own use 0 2024
99 : Activities of extraterritorial organisations and bodies 0 2024
Skills 6
% with NVQ1+ - aged 16-64
Jan 2021-Dec 2021
88.3%

ONS, Annual Population Survey - qualifications (NVQ levels), published 12 April 2022
±6.2, basis not documented by the producer

% with NVQ2+ - aged 16-64
Jan 2021-Dec 2021
83.7%

ONS, Annual Population Survey - qualifications (NVQ levels), published 12 April 2022
±7.1, basis not documented by the producer

% with NVQ3+ - aged 16-64
Jan 2021-Dec 2021
70.3%

ONS, Annual Population Survey - qualifications (NVQ levels), published 12 April 2022
±8.8, basis not documented by the producer

% with NVQ4+ - aged 16-64
Jan 2021-Dec 2021
59.3%

ONS, Annual Population Survey - qualifications (NVQ levels), published 12 April 2022
±9.5, basis not documented by the producer

7.6%

ONS, Annual Population Survey - qualifications (NVQ levels), published 12 April 2022
±5.1, basis not documented by the producer

4.1%

ONS, Annual Population Survey - qualifications (NVQ levels), published 12 April 2022
±3.8, basis not documented by the producer