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Proportions of positions (by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups) in public institutions (national and local legislatures, public service, and judiciary) compared to national distributions

Indicator 16.7.1: Proportions of positions (by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups) in public institutions (national and local legislatures, public service, and judiciary) compared to national distributions

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Year Units Value
2000 Percentage of total public sector employees 100.0
2001 Percentage of total public sector employees 100.0
2002 Percentage of total public sector employees 100.0
2003 Percentage of total public sector employees 100.0
2004 Percentage of total public sector employees 100.0
2005 Percentage of total public sector employees 100.0
2006 Percentage of total public sector employees 100.0
2007 Percentage of total public sector employees 100.0
2008 Percentage of total public sector employees 100.0
2009 Percentage of total public sector employees 100.0
2010 Percentage of total public sector employees 100.0
2011 Percentage of total public sector employees 100.0
2012 Percentage of total public sector employees 100.0
2013 Percentage of total public sector employees 100.0
2014 Percentage of total public sector employees 100.0
2015 Percentage of total public sector employees 100.0
2016 Percentage of total public sector employees 100.0
2008 Percentage of total public sector employees 100.0
2009 Percentage of total public sector employees 100.0
2010 Percentage of total public sector employees 100.0
2011 Percentage of total public sector employees 100.0
2012 Percentage of total public sector employees 100.0
2013 Percentage of total public sector employees 100.0
2014 Percentage of total public sector employees 100.0
2015 Percentage of total public sector employees 100.0
2016 Percentage of total public sector employees 100.0
2017 Percentage of total public sector employees 100.0
2000 Percentage of total population 100.0
2001 Percentage of total population 100.0
2002 Percentage of total population 100.0
2003 Percentage of total population 100.0
2004 Percentage of total population 100.0
2005 Percentage of total population 100.0
2006 Percentage of total population 100.0
2007 Percentage of total population 100.0
2008 Percentage of total population 100.0
2009 Percentage of total population 100.0
2010 Percentage of total population 100.0
2011 Percentage of total population 100.0
2012 Percentage of total population 100.0
2013 Percentage of total population 100.0
2014 Percentage of total population 100.0
2015 Percentage of total population 100.0
2016 Percentage of total population 100.0

This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from UK statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from UK statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other UK-specific metadata information.

Indicator available Employment by age and gender
Indicator description
Geographical coverage United Kingdom
Unit of measurement Percentage (%)
Definitions The public sector is the part of the economy composed of both public services and public enterprises. For further information please see Office for National Statistics, Public sector classification guide.
Calculations (Number of people employed in the private sector by sex or age grouping / Number of people employed in the private sector) * 100
Other information Age and sex distribution in the general population is provided for representative comparison.
Data last updated 2018-04-04: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window
Metadata last updated 2018-05-31: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name Proportions of positions (by sex, age, persons with disabilities and population groups) in public institutions (national and local legislatures, public service, and judiciary) compared to national distributions
Indicator number 16.7.1
Target name Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels
Target number 16.7
Global indicator description In order that decision-making be responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative, it is important to ensure diversity in representation at all levels of State institutions (central, regional and local).
UN designated tier 3
UN custodian agency United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata (PDF 4.0 MB) opens in a new window

Source 1

Organisation Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Periodicity Quarterly
Earliest available data 2000
Geographical coverage United Kingdom
Link to data source
Release date 06-12-2017
Next release To be announced
Statistical classification Non-Official
Contact details yanitsa.petkova@ons.gov.uk
Other information

Source 2

Organisation Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Periodicity Quarterly
Earliest available data 2008
Geographical coverage United Kingdom
Link to data source EMP08: All in employment by occupation opens in a new window
Release date 15-11-2017
Next release 21-02-2018
Statistical classification National Statistic
Contact details Richard Clegg , labour.market@ons.gsi.gov.uk, Telephone +44 (0)1633 455400
Other information

Source 3

Organisation Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Periodicity Annual
Earliest available data 1838
Geographical coverage United Kingdom
Link to data source Population Estimates for UK, England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland opens in a new window
Release date 22-06-2017
Next release 01-06-2018
Statistical classification Official Statistic
Contact details Neil Park, pop.info@ons.gsi.gov.uk, Telephone +44 (0)1329 444661
Other information