Production and Manufacturing Job Postings on Indeed in the United Kingdom
IHLIDXGBTPPRMA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
106.82
Year-over-Year Change
-0.19%
Date Range
11/6/2022 - 8/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend tracks job postings for production and manufacturing roles on the Indeed job search platform in the United Kingdom. It provides real-time insight into labor market conditions and hiring demand in the manufacturing sector.
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
The Production and Manufacturing Job Postings on Indeed in the United Kingdom index measures the volume of online job postings for roles in the production, manufacturing, and industrial sectors across the UK. It offers a timely, data-driven view of hiring trends and employment conditions in this key part of the British economy.
Methodology
The data is collected and aggregated by Indeed, the global job search engine, from its extensive database of online job postings.
Historical Context
This index is closely watched by economists, policymakers, and market analysts as an indicator of manufacturing activity and business confidence.
Key Facts
- Peaks in the index have historically aligned with periods of strong manufacturing output.
- The index fell sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic as factories and production facilities scaled back hiring.
- Year-over-year changes in the index provide an early signal of emerging trends in the UK's industrial sector.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This index tracks the volume of online job postings for production, manufacturing, and industrial roles in the United Kingdom as an indicator of hiring demand and employment conditions in the manufacturing sector.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: The Production and Manufacturing Job Postings on Indeed index offers timely, data-driven insights into the state of the UK's industrial and manufacturing labor market, which is a key driver of overall economic activity.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and aggregated by the job search engine Indeed from its extensive database of online job postings.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This index is closely watched by economists, policymakers, and market analysts as an indicator of manufacturing activity, business confidence, and broader labor market trends in the UK.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The index is updated monthly, providing relatively timely data on hiring trends. However, it may not capture all job postings across the manufacturing sector, particularly for roles not advertised online.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Production and Manufacturing Job Postings on Indeed in the United Kingdom (IHLIDXGBTPPRMA), retrieved from FRED.