Childcare Job Postings on Indeed in the United Kingdom
IHLIDXGBTPCHIL • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
94.70
Year-over-Year Change
1.85%
Date Range
11/6/2022 - 8/1/2025
Summary
The Childcare Job Postings on Indeed in the United Kingdom measures the volume of job postings for childcare roles on the Indeed job search platform. This provides insight into labor market trends in the UK childcare industry.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
This economic indicator tracks the number of new job postings for childcare positions, such as daycare workers, nannies, and early childhood educators, listed on the popular job search site Indeed. It serves as a real-time proxy for labor demand in the UK childcare sector.
Methodology
The data is collected by tracking the volume of new job postings on the Indeed platform that are categorized as childcare or early childhood education roles.
Historical Context
This metric can inform policymakers and analysts about the state of the UK childcare labor market and potential workforce pressures.
Key Facts
- The index is measured relative to a 2020 baseline of 100.
- Childcare job postings spiked in 2021 as the UK economy recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The index reached a high of 144.8 in July 2021 before declining to 125.3 in December 2022.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This indicator tracks the volume of new job postings for childcare roles, such as daycare workers and early childhood educators, on the Indeed job search platform in the United Kingdom.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric provides insight into labor demand in the UK childcare industry, which can inform policymakers and analysts about workforce trends and potential pressures in the sector.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected by tracking the volume of new job postings on the Indeed platform that are categorized as childcare or early childhood education roles.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This indicator can be used by policymakers and economists to assess the state of the UK childcare labor market and inform policy decisions related to workforce development, childcare subsidies, and early childhood education initiatives.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published with a short lag, typically a few weeks after the end of the reference period. The index may not capture all job postings in the UK childcare sector, as it is limited to the Indeed platform.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Childcare Job Postings on Indeed in the United Kingdom (IHLIDXGBTPCHIL), retrieved from FRED.