Participation rate in work-based learning in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Participation rate in work-based learning was 11.51 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Participation rate in work-based learning in United Kingdom, 2012–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for participation rate in work-based learning in United Kingdom is 11.51, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.4% on the previous year and up 88.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation rate in work-based learning in United Kingdom peaked at 11.51 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 4.86, in 2012.
That places United Kingdom 15th out of 35 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.
Participation rate in work-based learning in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4.86 | — |
| 2013 | 5.2 | +7.0% |
| 2014 | 5.92 | +13.8% |
| 2015 | 6.1 | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 6.58 | +7.9% |
| 2017 | 6.7 | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 6.9 | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 7.55 | +9.4% |
| 2020 | 8.43 | +11.7% |
| 2021 | 8.53 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 9.81 | +15.0% |
| 2023 | 10.25 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | 10.43 | +1.8% |
| 2025 | 11.51 | +10.4% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 11.51 is above the median for high income countries, which is 11.51, 1.0× the median. (13 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 11.51 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 13.39, 86% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.23 | 4.86 | 7.55 | 8 |
| 2020s | 9.83 | 8.43 | 11.51 | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More gender data for United Kingdom
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 11,226 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.9161 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 60,060 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 60,060 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.7034 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 335,907 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 353,938 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 340,922 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 359,075 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 343,706 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is participation rate in work-based learning in United Kingdom?
- Participation rate in work-based learning in United Kingdom was 11.51 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest participation rate in work-based learning recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 11.51 in 2025.
- What is the lowest participation rate in work-based learning recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.86 in 2012.
- How does United Kingdom rank for participation rate in work-based learning?
- United Kingdom ranks 15th out of 35 countries with data for 2025.
- Is participation rate in work-based learning rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 88.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Participation rate in work-based learning (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. Work-based learning refers to all forms of learning that take place in a real work environment. It may but does not always combine elements of learning in the workplace with off-the-job learning. The rate of participation is calculated per 1000 persons. For more information, refer to the Education and Mismatch Indicators (EMI) database description.