2024 Population Estimates – How has Derbyshire Changed?
A detailed look at the 2024 Sub-national population estimates, examining how Derbyshire has changed over the past decade. View the report here.
Unemployment – July 2026
The latest unemployment data has been released, with Derbyshire’s claimant count unemployment rate in June 2026 at 2.7%, this is some way below the England rate of 4.0%. Youth unemployment in Derbyshire is higher though at 4.5%, matching the national average. Please note that in January 2026 the DWP and ONS changed the geographies at … Continue reading “Unemployment – July 2026”
Mid-Year Population Estimates 2025
The Office for National Statistics recently released the 2025 mid-year population estimates for Districts and above. These figures estimate a population if 827,217 in Derbyshire, a 0.8% increase since 2024. For more information, see the Population dashboard.
Unemployment – June 2026
The latest unemployment data has been released, with Derbyshire’s claimant count unemployment rate in June 2026 at 2.7%, this is some way below the England rate of 4.0%. Youth unemployment in Derbyshire is higher though at 4.5%, matching the national average. Please note that in January 2026 the DWP and ONS changed the geographies at … Continue reading “Unemployment – June 2026”
Index of Multiple Deprivation (2025) – Insight and key issues
A report detailing the key issues from the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation for Derbyshire is now live on the Deprivation page.
Unemployment – April 2026
The latest unemployment data has been released, with Derbyshire’s claimant count unemployment rate in April 2026 at 2.7%, this is some way below the England rate of 4.1%. Youth unemployment in Derbyshire is higher though at 4.6%, matching the national average. Please note that in January 2026 the DWP and ONS changed the geographies at … Continue reading “Unemployment – April 2026”
Area Profile and Quilt 2026
We have now published the new Area Profile and Quilt for 2026 detailing how Derbyshire’s eight districts and 64 electoral divisions rank across roughly 50 indicators. To view both the Area Profile and Quilt, head to the Area Profile page on the Observatory.
Connectivity Score – What does it mean for Derbyshire?
A detailed look at the Department for Transports Connectivity Score detailing how well connected different areas in Derbyshire are using a range of transport methods and to a range of locations. View the report here. Click here for a plain text version.
Unemployment – March 2026
The latest unemployment data has been released, with Derbyshire’s claimant count unemployment rate in March 2026 at 2.7%, this is some way below the England rate of 4.1%. Youth unemployment in Derbyshire is higher though at 4.6%, matching the national average. Please note that in January 2026 the DWP and ONS changed the geographies at … Continue reading “Unemployment – March 2026”
Unemployment – February 2026
The latest unemployment data has been released, with Derbyshire’s claimant count unemployment rate in February 2026 at 2.7%, this is some way below the England rate of 4.1%. Youth unemployment in Derbyshire is higher though at 4.6%, matching the national average. Please note that in January 2026 the DWP and ONS changed the geographies at … Continue reading “Unemployment – February 2026”