United Kingdom
UK SIC M69.100|Statistics

Legal Activities in the UK - Employment (2021-2031)

There are xx employees in the Legal Activities industry in the UK, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. This industry includes firms that provide legal services, including solicitors, barristers, patent agents, notaries and bailiffs. Lawyers provide advocacy and advice on a range of topics, such as commercial, property, private, criminal and family law. Law courts are not covered in the industry.

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Employment

Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.

Revenue

$XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Employees

XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Businesses

XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Profit

$XX
2021-2026 XX%

Profit Margin

XX%
2021-2026 XX%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are employed in the Legal Activities in the UK in 2026?

There is 385,845 people employed in the Legal Activities in the UK as of 2026.

What is employment growth in the Legal Activities in the UK in 2026?

The number of people employed in the Legal Activities in the UK grew 1.8% on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.

Is employment in the Legal Activities in the UK expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?

See our full analysis of the Legal Activities in the UK to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.

How many people does the average business in the Legal Activities in the UK employ?

The average Legal Activities in the UK business is 11.3 employees.

Are businesses in the Legal Activities in the UK adding employees?

The average business in the Legal Activities in the UK now employs more workers than it did five years ago.

How productive are employees in the Legal Activities in the UK?

The revenue per employee for the average business in the Legal Activities in the UK has increased in the last five years.

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